Iowa
Early is a small town in Iowa with a population of 757. Residents earn $76,083 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Early receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Early offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Early is $76,083, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Early is $83,500, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Early experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,083 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,930 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,693 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 392 |
| County GDP | $794M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.45% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $83,500 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,224 |
| Census Median Rent | $588 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.45% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,910/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,338 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4611°N, 95.1524°W |
| County FIPS | 19161 |
Winner: Republican by 51.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,941/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |