Bevington, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Bevington is a small town in Iowa with a population of 17. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17 Population 38/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $28,288 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.3%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 40.0%
223% higher than US avg

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

People

Population17
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$28,288
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$1,885M
Commute30 min

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation845 ft (258 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband10.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Bevington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bevington receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bevington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bevington is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 40.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bevington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bevington has a population of 17 with a density of 38 people per square mile. The median age is 63.8 years, 64% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.4%).

Population

17
Total Population
38
People / sq mi
63.8yrs
Median Age
64% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.8%
Female 41.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bevington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Bevington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bevington is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Bevington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,288
Avg Weekly Wage$985
IRS Avg AGI$93,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate40.0%
223% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,410
County GDP$1,885M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare91
Retail108
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Bevington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.8 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation845 ft (258 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates41.3599°N, 93.7842°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19181
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.7%
D 38.9%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.3%
1% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density38/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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