At a Glance
Median Income
$45,417
$27,857 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $202,806
Median Rent
$583/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
20.0% smoking rate
How Allerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allerton 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
Allerton residents earn a median household income of $45,417 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,857. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allerton is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,806. Median rent is $583/month, with 19.8% 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 1952.
Education
15.5% of adults in Allerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allerton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,417
Per Capita$27,857
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$583
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$202,806
Housing Units214
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation1,103 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Allerton was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.