Albert City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
680 Population 1,236/sq mi density
$76,094 Median Income $35,342 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $162,642 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$76,094 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $778/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Albert City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,094
1% above
$35,342 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $162,642
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Albert City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Albert City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
33%
Rent
67%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Albert City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Albert City residents earn a median household income of $76,094 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,342. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Albert City is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,642. Median rent is $778/month, with 18.2% 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 1945.

Education

16.9% of adults in Albert City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Albert City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population680
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,094
Per Capita$35,342
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$778
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$162,642
Housing Units302
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation1,322 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Albert City was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.