Calmar, IA

Iowa

Calmar is a small town in Iowa with a population of 980. Residents earn $81,583 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
980 Population 875/sq mi density
$81,583 Median Income $35,865 per capita
$194,600 Home Value $196,574 Zillow
$684 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,583 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,600 home value, $684/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,583
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $194,600
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.3%
16% lower than US avg
Median Rent $684
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population980
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,583
Per Capita$35,865
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,354M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,600
Rent$684
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$196,574

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,248 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+96.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Libraries5

Is Calmar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Calmar receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Calmar stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Calmar is $81,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Calmar is $194,600, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $684 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Calmar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 37.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Calmar has a population of 980 with a density of 875 people per square mile. The median age is 31.7 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

980
Total Population
875
People / sq mi
31.7yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Calmar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Calmar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Calmar is $81,583, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Calmar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,583
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,865
Avg Weekly Wage$989
IRS Avg AGI$79,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)767
County GDP$1,354M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare59
Retail96
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,702
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Calmar is $194,600, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $684 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $196,574.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,600
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$196,574

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$684
41% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,702
34% above US avg
Effective Rate2.42%
In Calmar, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.0% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death4,480/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access74.3%
Healthcare Facilities59

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Calmar has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall37.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,248 ft (380 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density875/sq mi
Coordinates43.1811°N, 91.8680°W
County FIPS19191
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.9%
D 44.6%

Winner: Republican by 9.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
16% below US avg
High School+96.3%
School Test Score5.73
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density875/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants60
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Work from Home5.1%

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