Clutier, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
318 Population 424/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $22,090 per capita
$58,900 Home Value $199,708 Zillow
$1,167 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,900 home value, $1,167/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Clutier, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,625
19% below
$22,090 per capita
Home Value
$58,900
79% below
Zillow: $199,708
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
0% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Clutier Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
21%
Rent
100%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clutier a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clutier residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,090. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clutier is $58,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,708. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 51.0% 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

10.2% of adults in Clutier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clutier has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population318
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$22,090
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,900
Rent$1,167
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$199,708
Housing Units144
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,872/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation874 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Clutier was built in 1938.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.