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Gillett Grove, IA

Iowa

Gillett Grove is a small town in Iowa with a population of 35.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
35 Population 159/sq mi density
$62,500 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $62,500
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.1%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Gillett Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population35
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans23.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$34,197
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,540M
Commute31 min

Housing

Home Value$62,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband11.0%
Libraries5

Is Gillett Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gillett Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Gillett Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gillett Grove is $62,500, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Gillett Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches, including 43.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gillett Grove has a population of 35 with a density of 159 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

35
Total Population
159
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Gillett Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gillett Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gillett Grove is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Gillett Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$34,197
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
IRS Avg AGI$77,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)742
County GDP$1,540M

Business (County)

Restaurants48
Healthcare57
Retail97
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,811
37% above US avg
Cost of Living87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Gillett Grove is $62,500, 78% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,500
78% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units23
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,811
37% above US avg
Effective Rate7.70%
Gillett Grove 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 is 31.0 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.0 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall43.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates43.0163°N, 95.0368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin. 11.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.8%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
23% below US avg
High School+78.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density159/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access11.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants48
Retail Stores97

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

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