Clemons, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Clemons is a small town in Iowa with a population of 132. Residents earn $56,406 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
132 Population 528/sq mi density
$56,406 Median Income $30,625 per capita
$90,700 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,406 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,406
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,700
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.0%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

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

People

Population132
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,406
Per Capita$30,625
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$7,790M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units63

Health

Obesity43.0%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking15.3%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries13

Is Clemons a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clemons receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clemons offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clemons is $56,406, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clemons is $90,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Clemons experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Clemons has a population of 132 with a density of 528 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.7%), with 6.8% Hispanic.

Population

132
Total Population
528
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Clemons vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.4%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.6%
21% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clemons vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clemons is $56,406, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Clemons vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,406
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,625
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
IRS Avg AGI$86,259

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,066
County GDP$7,790M

Business (County)

Restaurants268
Healthcare229
Retail275
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,724
64% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Clemons is $90,700, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,700
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.5%
Housing Units63
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,724
64% above US avg
Effective Rate6.31%
In Clemons, 43.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.0%
34% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.0%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking23.7%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep32.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits68.9%
Premature Death4,947/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access92.9%
Healthcare Facilities229
Clemons has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall30.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density528/sq mi
Coordinates42.1139°N, 93.1587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19169
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.4-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44%
D 54.4%

Winner: Democrat by 10.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+90.6%
Graduate Degree+7.4%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density528/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities229
Restaurants268
Retail Stores275

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

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