Iowa
Estherville is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,865. Residents earn $54,624 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Estherville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Estherville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Estherville is $54,624, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Estherville is $96,300, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Estherville is below the national average at 362 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,120 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Estherville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,624 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,071 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,021 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 330 |
| County GDP | $519M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,190 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $96,300 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $117,842 |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,190 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 44.4% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,705/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 362.3/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Murder | 16.5/100K |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Rape | 32.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 312.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,119.7/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 411.7/100K |
| Theft | 658.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.7 inches |
| 16% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3997°N, 94.8342°W |
| County FIPS | 19063 |
Winner: Republican by 44 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |