Iowa
Coulter is a small town in Iowa with a population of 251. Residents earn $58,125 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Coulter receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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. Coulter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coulter is $58,125, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 7.7% 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 Coulter is $82,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Coulter experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 65.8% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.2% |
| 155% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,125 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,727 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,117 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 364 |
| County GDP | $790M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,431 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $644 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.1% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,431 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,806/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,236 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7330°N, 93.3701°W |
| County FIPS | 19069 |
Winner: Republican by 41.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |