Alexander, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
230 Population 54/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $20,263 per capita
$54,400 Home Value $184,267 Zillow
$446 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,400 home value, $446/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexander, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,750
5% above
$20,263 per capita
Home Value
$54,400
81% below
Zillow: $184,267
Median Rent
$446/mo
62% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
65.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Alexander Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
19%
Rent
38%
Poverty
222%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexander a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alexander residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,263. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alexander is $54,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,267. Median rent is $446/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.

Education

10.3% of adults in Alexander hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexander has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$20,263
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,400
Rent$446
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$184,267
Housing Units79
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,255 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+65.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Alexander was built in 1938.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.