Gillett Grove, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clay County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
35 Population 159/sq mi density
$62,500 Home Value $183,184 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
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

Gillett Grove, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$62,500
78% below
Zillow: $183,184
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Gillett Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
22%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gillett Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gillett Grove is $62,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,184. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

26.1% of adults in Gillett Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gillett Grove 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 26.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population35
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,197
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029

Housing

Home Value$62,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$183,184
Housing Units23
Rent Burden26.2%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,924/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,339 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Gillett Grove was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.