Exline, IA

Iowa

Exline is a small town in Iowa with a population of 96. Residents earn $36,250 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
96 Population 97/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $23,465 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $113,974 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,250
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $933
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.2%
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

How Exline Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population96
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$23,465
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$518M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$933
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$113,974
Housing Units57
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Uninsured9.8%
Smoking22.8%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband44.0%
Libraries3

Is Exline a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Exline receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Exline offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Exline is $36,250, 52% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Exline is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Exline experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Exline has a population of 96 with a density of 97 people per square mile. The median age is 54.3 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

96
Total Population
97
People / sq mi
54.3yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Exline vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Exline vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Exline is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Exline vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,250
52% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,465
Avg Weekly Wage$887
IRS Avg AGI$56,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)410
County GDP$518M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare30
Retail47
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,592
3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Exline is $75,000, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $933 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $113,974.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$113,974

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$933
20% below US avg
Rent Burden45.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.7%
Housing Units57
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,592
3% above US avg
Effective Rate4.79%
In Exline, 44.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 22.8% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 31.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Exline vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.2%
38% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure35.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD9.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.8%
63% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity31.1%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep33.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Uninsured9.8%
14% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.6%
Dental Visits64.4%
Premature Death8,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access50.0%
Healthcare Facilities30
Exline has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall21.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates40.6491°N, 92.8432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 44.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+90.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density97/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities30
Restaurants26
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home0.0%

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