Iowa
Bancroft is a small town in Iowa with a population of 668. Residents earn $48,571 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bancroft receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bancroft offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bancroft is $48,571, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bancroft is $88,200, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Bancroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches, including 39.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,571 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,271 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,103 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 644 |
| County GDP | $1,399M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.04% |
| Commute Time | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $88,200 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,790 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.04% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,180 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2928°N, 94.2176°W |
| County FIPS | 19109 |
Winner: Republican by 44.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |