Asbury, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Asbury is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,949. Residents earn $130,071 per year, which is 73% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,949 Population 1,871/sq mi density
$130,071 Median Income $51,366 per capita
$312,400 Home Value $372,860 Zillow
$1,379 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,071 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$312,400 home value, $1,379/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $130,071
73% higher than US avg
Home Value $312,400
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.3%
52% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,379
19% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

How Asbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,949
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,871/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,071
Per Capita$51,366
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$9,160M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$312,400
Rent$1,379
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$372,860

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.9%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation950 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Libraries8

Is Asbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Asbury receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Asbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Asbury is $130,071, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Asbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Asbury is $312,400, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Asbury is a highly educated community — 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Asbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 36.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Asbury has a population of 5,949 with a density of 1,871 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%), with 2.6% Black.

Population

5,949
Total Population
1,871
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Asbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.9%
41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Asbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Asbury is $130,071, which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Asbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$130,071
73% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,366
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
IRS Avg AGI$86,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,728
County GDP$9,160M

Business (County)

Restaurants242
Healthcare316
Retail397
Manufacturing149

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,807
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Asbury is $312,400, 11% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,379 (19% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $372,860.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$312,400
11% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$372,860
Median List Price$440,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$440,000
$/Sq Ft$149
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,379
19% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,807
66% above US avg
Effective Rate1.86%
In Asbury, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.9% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Asbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.7%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access82.6%
Healthcare Facilities316

Crime Rates: Asbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Asbury has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall36.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation950 ft (290 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,871/sq mi
Coordinates42.5120°N, 90.7799°W
County FIPS19061
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.7%
D 45.1%

Winner: Republican by 8.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.3%
52% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,871/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities316
Restaurants242
Retail Stores397

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Work from Home9.8%

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