Iowa
Diagonal is a small town in Iowa with a population of 481. Residents earn $80,417 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Diagonal receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 high obesity rates. Diagonal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Diagonal is $80,417, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Diagonal is $84,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Diagonal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 20.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,417 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,470 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $889 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,255 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 182 |
| County GDP | $234M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,583 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.80% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
| Census Median | $84,400 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $838 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,583 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.80% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,711/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8109°N, 94.3419°W |
| County FIPS | 19159 |
Winner: Republican by 51.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |