Earlville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Delaware County County

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 $254,761 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, 1.5% 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

Earlville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,125
5% below
$34,303 per capita
Home Value
$148,100
47% below
Zillow: $254,761
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Earlville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Earlville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
53%
Rent
66%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Earlville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Earlville residents earn a median household income of $71,125 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,303. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Earlville is $148,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,761. Median rent is $770/month, with 27.8% 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 1949.

Education

12.0% of adults in Earlville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population864
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,571/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,125
Per Capita$34,303
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,100
Rent$770
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$254,761
Housing Units382
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,094/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,000 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Earlville was founded in 1857.
The median home in Earlville was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.