Gravity, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
171 Population 503/sq mi density
$51,071 Median Income $25,044 per capita
$48,600 Home Value $109,498 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

Gravity, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,071
32% below
$25,044 per capita
Home Value
$48,600
83% below
Zillow: $109,498
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Gravity Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
17%
Rent
69%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gravity a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gravity residents earn a median household income of $51,071 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,044. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gravity is $48,600 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,498. Median rent is $800/month, with 14.2% 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 1938.

Education

5.8% of adults in Gravity hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,071
Per Capita$25,044
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,600
Rent$800
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$109,498
Housing Units79
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Gravity was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.