At a Glance
Median Income
$42,177
$31,378 per capita
Home Value
$73,700
Zillow: $150,786
Median Rent
$566/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.4% smoking rate
How Exira Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Exira's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Exira a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Exira residents earn a median household income of $42,177 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,378. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Exira is $73,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,786. Median rent is $566/month, with 23.5% 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 1955.
Education
10.2% of adults in Exira hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Exira has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population787
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,177
Per Capita$31,378
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,700
Rent$566
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$150,786
Housing Units424
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,136/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,226 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Exira was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.