Greeley, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Delaware County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
264 Population 695/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $27,555 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $232,373 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Greeley, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$27,555 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $232,373
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
95% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Greeley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greeley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greeley residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,555. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greeley is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,373. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

1.6% of adults in Greeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greeley has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population264
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$27,555
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$232,373
Housing Units120
Rent Burden17.0%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,094/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,149 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Greeley was founded in 1855.
The median home in Greeley was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.