Brunsville, IA

Iowa

Brunsville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 180. Residents earn $67,125 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
180 Population 783/sq mi density
$67,125 Median Income $32,558 per capita
$136,300 Home Value
$1,194 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,300 home value, $1,194/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,125
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $136,300
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,194
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population180
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density783/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,125
Per Capita$32,558
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,997M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,300
Rent$1,194
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation1,260 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+99.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries5

Is Brunsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brunsville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 high obesity rates. Brunsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brunsville is $67,125, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brunsville is $136,300, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Brunsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Brunsville has a population of 180 with a density of 783 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.6%).

Population

180
Total Population
783
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Brunsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.1%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.9%
19% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brunsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brunsville is $67,125, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Brunsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,125
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,558
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
IRS Avg AGI$88,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)878
County GDP$1,997M

Business (County)

Restaurants50
Healthcare52
Retail88
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,722
35% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Brunsville is $136,300, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,194 (3% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,300
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,194
3% above US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,722
35% above US avg
Effective Rate3.46%
In Brunsville, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.0% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death6,447/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access75.9%
Healthcare Facilities52

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Brunsville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.0 inches
21% below US avg
Snowfall30.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density783/sq mi
Coordinates42.8110°N, 96.2664°W
County FIPS19149
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.3-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.5%
D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 54.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+99.0%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density783/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants50
Retail Stores88

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.3%

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