At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$26,494 per capita
Violent Crime
167/100K
1,674/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Gulfport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gulfport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gulfport a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gulfport residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,494. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Gulfport reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,674/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Gulfport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gulfport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population88
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$26,494
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$108,957
Housing Units42
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property1,674/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation532 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute16 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gulfport was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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