At a Glance
Median Income
$120,833
$56,906 per capita
Home Value
$275,700
Zillow: $395,510
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
9.9% smoking rate
How Alleman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alleman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alleman a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alleman residents earn a median household income of $120,833 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,906. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alleman is $275,700 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,510. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
46.2% of adults in Alleman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population400
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,833
Per Capita$56,906
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$395,510
Housing Units154
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,000 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Alleman was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.