Iowa
Exira is a small town in Iowa with a population of 787. Residents earn $42,177 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Exira receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Exira offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Exira is $42,177, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Exira is $73,700, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $566 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Exira experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,177 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,378 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $973 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,458 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 239 |
| County GDP | $473M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,471 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.71% |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $73,700 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $130,970 |
| Census Median Rent | $566 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,471 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.71% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,136/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,226 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5914°N, 94.8813°W |
| County FIPS | 19009 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.2% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |