Iowa
Geneva is a small town in Iowa with a population of 168. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Geneva receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Geneva offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Geneva is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Geneva is $62,000, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Geneva experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,343 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,117 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 364 |
| County GDP | $790M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,431 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.53% |
| Commute Time | 43.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $62,000 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,233 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,431 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.53% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,806/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,101 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6748°N, 93.1298°W |
| County FIPS | 19069 |
Winner: Republican by 41.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.8% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 58.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 43.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |