At a Glance
Median Income
$44,375
$19,439 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $217,787
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.0% smoking rate
How Greenville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenville residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,439. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenville is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,787. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
0.0% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$19,439
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$217,787
Housing Units43
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,924/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,393 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.