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Guernsey, IA
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Guernsey, IA
At a Glance
How Guernsey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guernsey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Guernsey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Guernsey residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $77,711. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guernsey is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,673. Median rent is $850/month, with 18.1% 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.
Safety & Crime
Guernsey reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 239/100K.
Education
2.2% of adults in Guernsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guernsey has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.