At a Glance
Median Income
$76,083
$35,930 per capita
Home Value
$83,500
Zillow: $158,383
Median Rent
$588/mo
13.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How Early Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Early's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Early a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Early residents earn a median household income of $76,083 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,930. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Early is $83,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,383. Median rent is $588/month, with 13.0% 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 1951.
Education
14.5% of adults in Early hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Early has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population757
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,941/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,083
Per Capita$35,930
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$794M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$588
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$158,383
Housing Units369
Rent Burden13.0%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,910/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,338 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Early was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.