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Fertile, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County
Fertile, IA
At a Glance
How Fertile Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fertile's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fertile a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fertile residents earn a median household income of $64,432 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,042. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fertile is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,538. Median rent is $869/month, with 16.9% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Fertile reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,323/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Fertile hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fertile has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.