Iowa
Correctionville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 768. Residents earn $51,125 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Correctionville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Correctionville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Correctionville is $51,125, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Correctionville is $83,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Correctionville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 35.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 76.4% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.6% |
| 76% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,125 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,729 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,161 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,968 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 302 |
| County GDP | $746M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.77% |
| Commute Time | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $83,000 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,608 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.77% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,456/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,137 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4776°N, 95.7832°W |
| County FIPS | 19093 |
Winner: Republican by 53.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,280/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |