Braddyville, IA

Iowa

Braddyville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 176. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
176 Population 314/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $34,895 per capita
$59,100 Home Value $211,990 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,100 home value, $858/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,500
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $59,100
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $858
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.9%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population176
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$34,895
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$811M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,100
Rent$858
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$211,990
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,000 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.0%
Libraries4

Is Braddyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Braddyville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Braddyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Braddyville is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Braddyville is $59,100, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Braddyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Braddyville has a population of 176 with a density of 314 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 4% Black.

Population

176
Total Population
314
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Braddyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Braddyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Braddyville is $42,500, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Braddyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,500
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,895
Avg Weekly Wage$970
IRS Avg AGI$66,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)482
County GDP$811M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare56
Retail61
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,347
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Braddyville is $59,100, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $858 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $211,990.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$59,100
79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$211,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$858
26% below US avg
Rent Burden30.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,347
4% below US avg
Effective Rate5.66%
In Braddyville, 40.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Braddyville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
27% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death7,340/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access73.1%
Healthcare Facilities56

Crime Rates: Braddyville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Braddyville 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 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall22.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,000 ft (305 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates40.5806°N, 95.0312°W
County FIPS19145
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.4-point margin. 82.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 42.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density314/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants32
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.1%

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