Iowa
Garber is a small town in Iowa with a population of 129. Residents earn $49,000 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Garber receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Garber offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Garber is $49,000, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Garber is $67,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Garber experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 34.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,000 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,747 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $987 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,538 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 614 |
| County GDP | $1,177M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,527 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.23% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $67,500 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,527 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.23% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 668 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7442°N, 91.2607°W |
| County FIPS | 19043 |
Winner: Republican by 34.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.6% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 56.0% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |