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Birmingham, IA
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Birmingham, IA
At a Glance
How Birmingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birmingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Birmingham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Birmingham residents earn a median household income of $58,688 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,161. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birmingham is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,122. Median rent is $442/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Birmingham reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,016/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Birmingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birmingham has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.