At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$24,669 per capita
Home Value
$69,400
Zillow: $173,706
Median Rent
$938/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
17.7% smoking rate
How Harvey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harvey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harvey 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
Harvey residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,669. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harvey is $69,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,706. Median rent is $938/month, with 23.5% 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 1972.
Education
12.8% of adults in Harvey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harvey has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population204
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$24,669
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,400
Rent$938
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$173,706
Housing Units99
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation710 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Harvey was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.