Iowa
Hanlontown is a small town in Iowa with a population of 243. Residents earn $70,729 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hanlontown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hanlontown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hanlontown is $70,729, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Hanlontown is $107,100, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hanlontown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches, including 44.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,729 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,842 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $893 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,143 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 233 |
| County GDP | $485M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,689 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.51% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $107,100 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,681 |
| $/Sq Ft | $100 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $781 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,689 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.51% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,737/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.3 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,206 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2809°N, 93.3789°W |
| County FIPS | 19195 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.3% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |