Iowa
Aurelia is a small town in Iowa with a population of 905. Residents earn $68,605 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Aurelia receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Aurelia stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Aurelia is $68,605, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Aurelia is $135,900, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Aurelia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,605 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,426 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,807 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 452 |
| County GDP | $1,087M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,325 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.45% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $135,900 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,951 |
| Census Median Rent | $645 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,325 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.45% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,020/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,389 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7131°N, 95.4368°W |
| County FIPS | 19035 |
Winner: Republican by 45.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.5% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |