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Drakesville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Davis County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
227 Violent Crime/100K 378 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Drakesville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$37,232 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
61% below
Zillow: $237,620
Violent Crime
227/100K
40% below
378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Drakesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
261%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Drakesville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Drakesville residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,232. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Drakesville is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,620. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Drakesville reports 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 378/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Drakesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Drakesville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population152
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$37,232
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$237,620
Housing Units72
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent227/100K
Property378/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,768/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Drakesville was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.