Gilmore City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
663 Population 535/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $27,719 per capita
$82,700 Home Value $58,717 Zillow
$654 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,700 home value, $654/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Gilmore City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$27,719 per capita
Home Value
$82,700
71% below
Zillow: $58,717
Median Rent
$654/mo
44% below
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Gilmore City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
29%
Rent
56%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gilmore City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gilmore City residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,719. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gilmore City is $82,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $58,717. Median rent is $654/month, with 29.6% 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 1961.

Education

14.6% of adults in Gilmore City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gilmore City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population663
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$27,719
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,700
Rent$654
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$58,717
Housing Units269
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,221 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Gilmore City was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.