At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$17,863 per capita
Home Value
$70,400
Zillow: $171,104
Median Rent
$700/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.7% smoking rate
How Eakly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eakly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eakly a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eakly residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,863. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 620 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eakly is $70,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,104. Median rent is $700/month, with 29.3% 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 1967.
Education
10.6% of adults in Eakly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eakly has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population457
Median Age23.2 yrs
Density1,758/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born27.4%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$17,863
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$1,235M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$700
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$171,104
Housing Units127
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death16,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,483 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Eakly was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
27.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.