Greenville, IA

Iowa

Greenville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 70. Residents earn $44,375 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
70 Population 412/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $19,439 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $196,620 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,375
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

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

People

Population70
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$19,439
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,540M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$196,620
Housing Units43

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband21.0%
Libraries5

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greenville receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Greenville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greenville is $44,375, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greenville is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Greenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches, including 43.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Greenville has a population of 70 with a density of 412 people per square mile. The median age is 26.5 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 14.3% Hispanic.

Population

70
Total Population
412
People / sq mi
26.5yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 70%
Female 30%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Greenville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenville is $44,375, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Greenville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,375
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,439
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
IRS Avg AGI$77,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg
Establishments (County)742
County GDP$1,540M

Business (County)

Restaurants48
Healthcare57
Retail97
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,811
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenville is $70,000, 75% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $196,620.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$196,620

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units43
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,811
37% above US avg
Effective Rate6.87%
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.0 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.0 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall43.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates43.0170°N, 95.1461°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.8%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+83.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density412/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants48
Retail Stores97

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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