Iowa
Duncombe is a small town in Iowa with a population of 382. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Duncombe receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Duncombe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Duncombe is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Duncombe is $108,200, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Duncombe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 32.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,125 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,555 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,752 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 487 |
| County GDP | $1,116M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,538 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.19% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $108,200 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,984 |
| Census Median Rent | $542 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,538 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.19% |
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,954/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4698°N, 93.9968°W |
| County FIPS | 19079 |
Winner: Republican by 33.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.0% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |