Cantril, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Scotland County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
307 Population 590/sq mi density
$37,500 Median Income $27,777 per capita
$76,200 Home Value $179,308 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,200 home value, $1,025/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cantril, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,500
50% below
$27,777 per capita
Home Value
$76,200
73% below
Zillow: $179,308
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Cantril Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cantril's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
50%
Home Value
27%
Rent
88%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cantril a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cantril residents earn a median household income of $37,500 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,777. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 155 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cantril is $76,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,308. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 38.3% 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 1972.

Education

17.4% of adults in Cantril hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cantril has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population307
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans16.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,500
Per Capita$27,777
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$236M
Avg Weekly Wage$822

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,200
Rent$1,025
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$179,308
Housing Units170
Rent Burden38.3%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,754/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation757 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband51.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cantril was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.