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Eagle Grove, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wright County County
Eagle Grove, IA
At a Glance
How Eagle Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Eagle Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Eagle Grove residents earn a median household income of $58,458 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,279. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle Grove is $95,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,037. Median rent is $991/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Eagle Grove reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,210/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Eagle Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Grove has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.