At a Glance
Median Income
$64,432
$40,042 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $199,493
Median Rent
$869/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fertile a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $199,493. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population272
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density289/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,432
Per Capita$40,042
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$869
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$199,493
Housing Units193
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,737/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,169 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fertile was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.