Beaver, IA

Iowa

Beaver is a small town in Iowa with a population of 61. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
61 Population 244/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $21,680 per capita
$58,800 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,800
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population61
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans31.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$21,680
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$721M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units20

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries6

Is Beaver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaver receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Beaver offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beaver is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaver is $58,800, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Beaver experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Beaver has a population of 61 with a density of 244 people per square mile. The median age is 25.2 years, 35% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%).

Population

61
Total Population
244
People / sq mi
25.2yrs
Median Age
35% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 26.2%
Female 73.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beaver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaver is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Beaver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,680
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
IRS Avg AGI$74,253

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)310
County GDP$721M

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare26
Retail37
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,447
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home43.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaver is $58,800, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,800
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Housing Units20
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,447
2% below US avg
Effective Rate5.86%
Beaver has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.3 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.3 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall31.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates42.0383°N, 94.1400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19073
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.9%
D 32.9%

Winner: Republican by 33 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
91% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density244/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants17
Retail Stores37

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home43.5%

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