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Coulter, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
251 Population 102/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $20,727 per capita
$82,000 Home Value $145,794 Zillow
$644 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 2,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Coulter, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$20,727 per capita
Home Value
$82,000
71% below
Zillow: $145,794
Median Rent
$644/mo
45% below
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
75% below
2,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Coulter Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
29%
Rent
55%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coulter a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coulter residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,727. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coulter is $82,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,794. Median rent is $644/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Safety & Crime

Coulter reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,283/100K.

Education

7.8% of adults in Coulter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coulter has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population251
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$20,727
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$644
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$145,794
Housing Units104
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

F
Violent96/100K
Property2,283/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,236 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Coulter was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.