Earlville, IA

Iowa

Earlville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 864. Residents earn $71,125 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
864 Population 1,571/sq mi density
$71,125 Median Income $34,303 per capita
$148,100 Home Value $224,536 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,125 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,100 home value, $770/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,125
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $148,100
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $770
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Earlville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population864
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,571/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,125
Per Capita$34,303
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,257M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,100
Rent$770
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$224,536
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,000 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+93.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries5

Is Earlville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Earlville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Earlville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Earlville is $71,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Earlville is $148,100, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Earlville 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 38.6 inches, including 34.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Earlville has a population of 864 with a density of 1,571 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

864
Total Population
1,571
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Earlville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Earlville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Earlville is $71,125, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Earlville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,125
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,303
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
IRS Avg AGI$71,955

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)606
County GDP$1,257M

Business (County)

Restaurants36
Healthcare37
Retail67
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,125
18% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Earlville is $148,100, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $770 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $224,536.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,100
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$224,536

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$770
34% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,125
18% above US avg
Effective Rate2.79%
In Earlville, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.9% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Earlville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.1%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death6,094/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access64.0%
Healthcare Facilities37

Crime Rates: Earlville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Earlville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall34.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,000 ft (305 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,571/sq mi
Coordinates42.4827°N, 91.2701°W
County FIPS19055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.6-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.1%
D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 39.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.0%
64% below US avg
High School+93.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,571/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities37
Restaurants36
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home6.5%

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