Iowa
Colesburg is a small town in Iowa with a population of 585. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colesburg 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, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Colesburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colesburg is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Colesburg is $103,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $494 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Colesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 34.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,536 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,955 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 606 |
| County GDP | $1,257M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,125 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.98% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $103,700 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,422 |
| Census Median Rent | $494 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,125 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.98% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,094/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,017/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6388°N, 91.2011°W |
| County FIPS | 19055 |
Winner: Republican by 39.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,017/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |