At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$36,891 per capita
Home Value
$66,100
Zillow: $153,515
Median Rent
$692/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
15.8% smoking rate
How Harcourt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harcourt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harcourt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harcourt residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,891. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harcourt is $66,100 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,515. Median rent is $692/month, with 22.5% 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 1959.
Education
9.4% of adults in Harcourt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 35.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$36,891
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,100
Rent$692
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$153,515
Housing Units145
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,175 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Harcourt was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.