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Essex, IA
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Essex, IA
At a Glance
How Essex Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Essex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Essex a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Essex residents earn a median household income of $57,344 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,671. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Essex is $87,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,567. Median rent is $681/month, with 24.7% 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.
Safety & Crime
Essex reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Essex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Essex has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.