Farragut, IA

Iowa

Farragut is a small town in Iowa with a population of 397. Residents earn $65,938 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
397 Population 993/sq mi density
$65,938 Median Income $43,684 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $173,903 Zillow
$584 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $584/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,938
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $102,900
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $584
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population397
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$43,684
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$394M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,900
Rent$584
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$173,903
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation962 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Libraries5

Is Farragut a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Farragut receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Farragut offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Farragut is $65,938, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Farragut is $102,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Farragut experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 26.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Farragut has a population of 397 with a density of 993 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.7%).

Population

397
Total Population
993
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Farragut vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Farragut vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farragut is $65,938, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Farragut vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,938
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,684
Avg Weekly Wage$927
IRS Avg AGI$72,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)285
County GDP$394M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare13
Retail30
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Farragut is $102,900, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $173,903.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,900
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$173,903

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$584
50% below US avg
Rent Burden14.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Rate3.33%
In Farragut, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
25% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access28.9%
Healthcare Facilities13

Crime Rates: Farragut vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Farragut has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall26.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation962 ft (293 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates40.7201°N, 95.4808°W
County FIPS19071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 27%

Winner: Republican by 44.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density993/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants14
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Work from Home6.8%

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