Iowa
Grandview is a small town in Iowa with a population of 438. Residents earn $46,750 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grandview receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Grandview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grandview is $46,750, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Grandview is $134,000, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Grandview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 31.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,750 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,272 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,007 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,697 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 281 |
| County GDP | $930M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $134,000 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $152,225 |
| Census Median Rent | $828 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.7% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,584/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.8 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 703 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2771°N, 91.1881°W |
| County FIPS | 19115 |
Winner: Republican by 41 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,904/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |