Iowa
Cantril is a small town in Iowa with a population of 307. Residents earn $37,500 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cantril receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cantril offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cantril is $37,500, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cantril is $76,200, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Cantril experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 24.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,500 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,777 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $822 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,742 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 155 |
| County GDP | $236M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,800 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.36% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $76,200 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,549 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,800 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.36% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 68.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,754/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 0.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 757 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6429°N, 92.0684°W |
| County FIPS | 29199 |
Winner: Republican by 61.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 51.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |