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Garber, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
129 Population 561/sq mi density
$49,000 Median Income $20,747 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $142,422 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
145 Violent Crime/100K 1,114 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Garber, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,000
35% below
$20,747 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
76% below
Zillow: $142,422
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
1,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Garber Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Garber's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
24%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garber a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garber residents earn a median household income of $49,000 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,747. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garber is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,422. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Garber reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,114/100K.

Education

2.6% of adults in Garber hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garber has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,000
Per Capita$20,747
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$142,422
Housing Units70
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property1,114/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation668 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Garber was founded in 1872.
The median home in Garber was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.