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Hartley, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County
Hartley, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Hartley a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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 $171,074. 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.
Safety & Crime
Hartley reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,334/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.