At a Glance
Median Income
$61,000
$33,380 per capita
Home Value
$106,700
Zillow: $202,556
Median Rent
$850/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
19.5% smoking rate
How Floyd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Floyd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Floyd a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Floyd residents earn a median household income of $61,000 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,380. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 478 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Floyd is $106,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,556. Median rent is $850/month, with 32.5% 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 1942.
Education
9.5% of adults in Floyd hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population308
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,000
Per Capita$33,380
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,165M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,700
Rent$850
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$202,556
Housing Units154
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Floyd was built in 1942.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.