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Beaver, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
61 Population 244/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $21,680 per capita
$58,800 Home Value $110,812 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
246 Violent Crime/100K 787 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaver, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$21,680 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
79% below
Zillow: $110,812
Violent Crime
246/100K
35% below
787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
91% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Beaver Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaver a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaver residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,680. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beaver is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,812. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Beaver reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 787/100K.

Education

3.2% of adults in Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beaver has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population61
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$21,680
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$110,812
Housing Units20
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent246/100K
Property787/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,201/100K

Climate

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

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Beaver was founded in 1879.
The median home in Beaver was built in 1938.
43.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.