Alleman, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Alleman is a small town in Iowa with a population of 400. Residents earn $120,833 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
400 Population 136/sq mi density
$120,833 Median Income $56,906 per capita
$275,700 Home Value $379,476 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,833 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,700 home value
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,833
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $275,700
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 46.2%
37% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.3%
98% lower than US avg

How Alleman Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population400
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,833
Per Capita$56,906
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.3%
County GDP$63,823M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$275,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$379,476

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,000 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.8%
Libraries19

Is Alleman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alleman receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Alleman stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alleman is $120,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Alleman among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alleman is $275,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 46.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Alleman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Alleman has a population of 400 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%).

Population

400
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Alleman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alleman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alleman is $120,833, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Alleman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,833
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,906
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
IRS Avg AGI$93,610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.3%
98% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,581
County GDP$63,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,227
Healthcare1,513
Retail1,606
Manufacturing341

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,943
98% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Alleman is $275,700, 2% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $379,476.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$275,700
2% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$379,476

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$382
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,943
98% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
In Alleman, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 16.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alleman vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.6%
Physical Inactivity16.7%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death7,653/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,513

Crime Rates: Alleman vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Alleman has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall24.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,000 ft (305 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates41.8152°N, 93.6126°W
County FIPS19153
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 46.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.9-point margin. 88.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.9%
D 54.8%

Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.2%
37% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density136/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.8%
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities1,513
Restaurants1,227
Retail Stores1,606

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.7%

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