Iowa
Birmingham is a small town in Iowa with a population of 479. Residents earn $58,688 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Birmingham receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Birmingham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Birmingham is $58,688, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Birmingham is $97,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $442 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Birmingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 23.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,688 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $890 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,133 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
| County GDP | $295M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,888 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.97% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $97,300 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,122 |
| Census Median Rent | $442 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,888 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.97% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,795/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.7 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8785°N, 91.9479°W |
| County FIPS | 19177 |
Winner: Republican by 55.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.1% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |