Geneva, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
168 Population 410/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $34,343 per capita
$62,000 Home Value $174,628 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Geneva, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,000
14% below
$34,343 per capita
Home Value
$62,000
78% below
Zillow: $174,628
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Geneva Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
22%
Rent
54%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Geneva a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Geneva residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,343. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Geneva is $62,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,628. Median rent is $625/month, with 12.5% 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 1938.

Education

5.8% of adults in Geneva hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Geneva has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population168
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$34,343
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$625
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$174,628
Housing Units74
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation1,101 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute43 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Geneva was founded in 1871.
The median home in Geneva was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.