Harcourt, IA

Iowa

Harcourt is a small town in Iowa with a population of 240. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
240 Population 238/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $36,891 per capita
$66,100 Home Value $141,640 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,100 home value, $692/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,375
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $66,100
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $692
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population240
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$36,891
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$2,759M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,100
Rent$692
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$141,640
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,175 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+93.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.8%
Libraries9

Is Harcourt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harcourt receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Harcourt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harcourt is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harcourt is $66,100, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Harcourt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Harcourt has a population of 240 with a density of 238 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

240
Total Population
238
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Harcourt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harcourt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harcourt is $59,375, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Harcourt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,375
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,891
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
IRS Avg AGI$64,898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,198
County GDP$2,759M

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare126
Retail140
Manufacturing40

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,372
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Harcourt is $66,100, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $692 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,640.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$66,100
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$141,640

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$692
40% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,372
53% above US avg
Effective Rate8.13%
In Harcourt, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Harcourt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.8%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death10,249/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access83.6%
Healthcare Facilities126

Crime Rates: Harcourt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Harcourt has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.3 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall31.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates42.2606°N, 94.1745°W
County FIPS19187
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.2-point margin. 86.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65%
D 33.8%

Winner: Republican by 31.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+93.6%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density238/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities126
Restaurants82
Retail Stores140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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