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Gilmore City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County
Gilmore City, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Gilmore City a Good Place to Live?
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 0.9% (75% 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 $58,202. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gilmore City reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 584/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.