Iowa
Albia is a small town in Iowa with a population of 3,688. Residents earn $67,791 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Albia receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Albia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Albia is $67,791, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Albia is $132,500, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Albia is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 26 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,000 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Albia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 30.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,791 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,558 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,282 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,506 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 254 |
| County GDP | $619M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,571 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $132,500 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $164,779 |
| Census Median Rent | $803 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,571 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Total Violent | 26.3/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 26.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,000.0/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 105.3/100K |
| Theft | 842.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 962 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0265°N, 92.8038°W |
| County FIPS | 19135 |
Winner: Republican by 50.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.4% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |