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Drakesville, IA

Iowa

Drakesville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 152. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
152 Population 633/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $37,232 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $237,620 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,250
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $110,800
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Drakesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population152
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans27.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$37,232
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$407M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$237,620
Housing Units72
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Uninsured10.6%
Smoking21.0%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation888 ft (271 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries1

Is Drakesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Drakesville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Drakesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Drakesville is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Drakesville is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Drakesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 24.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Drakesville has a population of 152 with a density of 633 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

152
Total Population
633
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Drakesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Drakesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Drakesville is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Drakesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,250
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,232
Avg Weekly Wage$974
IRS Avg AGI$62,369

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)256
County GDP$407M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare19
Retail31
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,575
2% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Drakesville is $110,800, 61% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $237,620.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,800
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$237,620

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden35.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.5%
Housing Units72
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,575
2% above US avg
Effective Rate3.23%
In Drakesville, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.6% of residents lack health insurance. 21.0% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 29.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Drakesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.0%
50% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.0%
Uninsured10.6%
23% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.9%
Dental Visits59.1%
Premature Death8,768/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access41.2%
Healthcare Facilities19
Drakesville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall24.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density633/sq mi
Coordinates40.7986°N, 92.4813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19051
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.4-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.2%

Winner: Republican by 54.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.3%
72% below US avg
High School+91.5%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density633/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants13
Retail Stores31

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

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