George, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Lyon County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,049 Population 458/sq mi density
$59,167 Median Income $33,019 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $200,787 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,167 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $771/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

George, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,167
21% below
$33,019 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $200,787
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How George Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
40%
Rent
66%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is George a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

George residents earn a median household income of $59,167 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,019. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 553 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in George is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,787. Median rent is $771/month, with 30.5% 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 1951.

Education

21.3% of adults in George hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

George has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,049
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,167
Per Capita$33,019
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$771
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$200,787
Housing Units519
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,370 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in George was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.