At a Glance
Median Income
$84,583
$28,730 per capita
Home Value
$413,000
Zillow: $528,424
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
1,601/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Algona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Algona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Algona a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Algona residents earn a median household income of $84,583 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,730. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Algona is $413,000 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $528,424. Median rent is $1,839/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Algona reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,601/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Algona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Algona has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,239
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,511/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,583
Per Capita$28,730
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$413,000
Rent$1,839
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$528,424
Housing Units930
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property1,601/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary246/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation77 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Algona was founded in 1955.
The median home in Algona was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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