Hartley, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,588 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$51,118 Median Income $30,806 per capita
$108,400 Home Value $180,320 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,118 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,400 home value, $698/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartley, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,118
32% below
$30,806 per capita
Home Value
$108,400
62% below
Zillow: $180,320
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Hartley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hartley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
38%
Rent
60%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartley 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

Hartley residents earn a median household income of $51,118 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,806. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 626 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartley is $108,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,320. Median rent is $698/month, with 31.3% 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 1958.

Education

13.5% of adults in Hartley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,588
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,118
Per Capita$30,806
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,400
Rent$698
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$180,320
Housing Units760
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,489/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,467 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartley was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.