At a Glance
Median Income
$59,028
$33,341 per capita
Home Value
$138,800
Zillow: $184,841
Median Rent
$573/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.4% smoking rate
How Agency Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Agency's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Agency a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Agency residents earn a median household income of $59,028 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,341. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Agency is $138,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,841. Median rent is $573/month, with 27.5% 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 1961.
Education
17.8% of adults in Agency hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Agency has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population516
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,028
Per Capita$33,341
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,800
Rent$573
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$184,841
Housing Units243
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation809 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Agency was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.