Floyd, IA

Iowa

Floyd is a small town in Iowa with a population of 308. Residents earn $61,000 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
308 Population 560/sq mi density
$61,000 Median Income $33,380 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $187,055 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,000
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,700
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.2%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

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

People

Population308
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,000
Per Capita$33,380
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,165M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,700
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,055
Housing Units154
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking19.5%
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.40

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.7%
Libraries5

Is Floyd a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Floyd receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Floyd offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Floyd is $61,000, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.2% 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 Floyd is $106,700, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Floyd experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 37.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Floyd has a population of 308 with a density of 560 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%).

Population

308
Total Population
560
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Floyd vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Floyd vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Floyd is $61,000, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Floyd vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,000
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,380
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$69,922

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)478
County GDP$1,165M

Business (County)

Restaurants23
Healthcare45
Retail57
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,764
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Drive Alone68.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Floyd is $106,700, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,055.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,700
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,055

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$682
1 Bedroom$700
2 Bedrooms$919
3 Bedrooms$1,192
4 Bedrooms$1,217

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Housing Units154
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,764
8% above US avg
Effective Rate3.53%
In Floyd, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.5% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.2%
28% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.5%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity27.8%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep32.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.6%
Dental Visits60.2%
Premature Death8,140/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities45
Floyd has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.7 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall37.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates43.1282°N, 92.7399°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.7-point margin. 84.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 25.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.40
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density560/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.7%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities45
Restaurants23
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Drive Alone68.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

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