Aredale, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
46 Population 46/sq mi density
$28,000 Median Income $26,926 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $123,043 Zillow
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
$28,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Aredale, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,000
63% below
$26,926 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
79% below
Zillow: $123,043
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Aredale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aredale 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

Aredale residents earn a median household income of $28,000 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,926. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Aredale is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,043. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

10.5% of adults in Aredale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aredale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population46
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$28,000
Per Capita$26,926
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$123,043
Housing Units41
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Aredale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.