College Springs, IA

College Springs, IA

At a Glance

How College Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is College Springs a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

College Springs residents earn a median household income of $70,242 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,346. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in College Springs is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,990. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

College Springs reports 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,852/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in College Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

College Springs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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