At a Glance
Median Income
$67,143
$36,272 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $238,078
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
17.1% smoking rate
How Deep River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deep River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deep River a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deep River residents earn a median household income of $67,143 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,272. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deep River is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,078. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.6% of adults in Deep River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deep River has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population315
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,143
Per Capita$36,272
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$238,078
Housing Units135
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation908 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Deep River was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.