At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$27,506 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $203,814
Median Rent
$844/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
16.9% smoking rate
How Casey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Casey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Casey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Casey residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,506. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Casey is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,814. Median rent is $844/month, with 37.5% 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 1938.
Education
18.9% of adults in Casey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Casey has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population387
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density523/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$27,506
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$844
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$203,814
Housing Units163
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,280 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Casey was founded in 1869.
The median home in Casey was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.