At a Glance
Median Income
$61,667
$32,878 per capita
Home Value
$99,200
Zillow: $148,358
Median Rent
$677/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.4% smoking rate
How Ackley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ackley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ackley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ackley residents earn a median household income of $61,667 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,878. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ackley is $99,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,358. Median rent is $677/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
21.6% of adults in Ackley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ackley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,554
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,667
Per Capita$32,878
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$677
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$148,358
Housing Units783
Rent Burden36.1%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,082 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Ackley was founded in 1852.
The median home in Ackley was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.