At a Glance
Median Income
$64,257
$32,425 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
Zillow: $160,780
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
15.7% smoking rate
How Britt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Britt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Britt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Britt residents earn a median household income of $64,257 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,425. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Britt is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,780. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 19.5% 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 1957.
Education
25.6% of adults in Britt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Britt has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,919
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,432/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,257
Per Capita$32,425
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,204M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,152
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,300
Rent$1,036
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$160,780
Housing Units955
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,227 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Britt was founded in 1878.
The median home in Britt was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.