At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$31,294 per capita
Violent Crime
394/100K
3,227/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
68.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Congress Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Congress's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Congress a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Congress residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,294. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,236 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Congress reports 394 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,227/100K.
Education
1.3% of adults in Congress hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
68.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Congress has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population86
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$31,294
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$154,215
Housing Units54
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent394/100K
Property3,227/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,179 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+68.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Congress was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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