Argyle, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
93 Population 155/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Argyle, IA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Argyle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

12.9% of adults in Argyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Argyle has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$45,123
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$218,792
Housing Units46
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,251/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation681 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Argyle was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
67.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.