Armstrong, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
709 Population 806/sq mi density
$52,279 Median Income $33,455 per capita
$86,400 Home Value $168,135 Zillow
$632 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,279 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $632/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Armstrong, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,279
30% below
$33,455 per capita
Home Value
$86,400
69% below
Zillow: $168,135
Median Rent
$632/mo
46% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Armstrong Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
31%
Rent
54%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Armstrong a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Armstrong residents earn a median household income of $52,279 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,455. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Armstrong is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,135. Median rent is $632/month, with 17.5% 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 1949.

Education

11.7% of adults in Armstrong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Armstrong has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population709
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,279
Per Capita$33,455
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,400
Rent$632
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$168,135
Housing Units444
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,235 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Armstrong was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.