Estherville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County
Estherville, IA
At a Glance
How Estherville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Estherville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Estherville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Estherville residents earn a median household income of $54,624 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,071. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Estherville is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,969. Median rent is $739/month, with 22.6% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Estherville reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 310/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Estherville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Estherville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.