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Farmersburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
364 Population 888/sq mi density
$48,542 Median Income $28,301 per capita
$79,000 Home Value $283,956 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Farmersburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,542
35% below
$28,301 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
72% below
Zillow: $283,956
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
52/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Farmersburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Farmersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
28%
Rent
58%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farmersburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farmersburg residents earn a median household income of $48,542 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,301. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Farmersburg is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,956. Median rent is $675/month, with 23.8% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Farmersburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 52/100K.

Education

5.9% of adults in Farmersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farmersburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population364
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,542
Per Capita$28,301
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$675
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$283,956
Housing Units177
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property52/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation924 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Farmersburg was founded in 1856.
The median home in Farmersburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.