Gravity, IA

Iowa

Gravity is a small town in Iowa with a population of 171. Residents earn $51,071 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
171 Population 503/sq mi density
$51,071 Median Income $25,044 per capita
$48,600 Home Value $94,574 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,600 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,071
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $48,600
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population171
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,071
Per Capita$25,044
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$376M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,600
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$94,574
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+86.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.0%
Libraries4

Is Gravity a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gravity receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gravity offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gravity is $51,071, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gravity is $48,600, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Gravity experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gravity has a population of 171 with a density of 503 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

171
Total Population
503
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Gravity vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Gravity vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gravity is $51,071, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Gravity vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,071
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,044
Avg Weekly Wage$992
IRS Avg AGI$65,359

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)192
County GDP$376M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare8
Retail20
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,560
2% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone72.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Gravity is $48,600, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $94,574.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$48,600
83% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$94,574

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,560
2% above US avg
Effective Rate7.33%
In Gravity, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.1% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gravity vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.4%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Checkup Rate69.9%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access60.2%
Healthcare Facilities8

Crime Rates: Gravity vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Gravity has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,228 ft (374 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density503/sq mi
Coordinates40.7635°N, 94.7444°W
County FIPS19173
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.7-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.4%
D 21.6%

Winner: Republican by 55.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+86.0%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density503/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants8
Retail Stores20

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone72.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

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