Iowa
Earling is a small town in Iowa with a population of 466. Residents earn $44,375 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Earling receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Earling offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Earling is $44,375, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Earling is $117,600, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Earling experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,375 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,971 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,398 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 444 |
| County GDP | $1,051M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,339 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.69% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $117,600 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,874 |
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,339 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.69% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,814/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7763°N, 95.4190°W |
| County FIPS | 19165 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.8% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |