At a Glance
Median Income
$81,583
$35,865 per capita
Home Value
$194,600
Zillow: $205,288
Median Rent
$684/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.9% smoking rate
How Calmar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calmar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calmar a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calmar residents earn a median household income of $81,583 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,865. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calmar is $194,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,288. Median rent is $684/month, with 18.5% 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 1946.
Education
28.3% of adults in Calmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population980
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,583
Per Capita$35,865
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,600
Rent$684
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$205,288
Housing Units418
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation1,248 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Calmar was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.