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Argyle, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
93 Population 155/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
873 Violent Crime/100K 4,087 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
873 violent crimes/100K (130% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Argyle, IA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
873/100K
130% above
4,087/100K property
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
275 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
230%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Argyle reports 873 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 130% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,087/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%

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$207,644
Housing Units46
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent873/100K
Property4,087/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband62.0%
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.
59.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.