Havelock, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
175 Population 313/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $39,475 per capita
$23,800 Home Value $142,586 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,800 home value, $563/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Havelock, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,875
18% below
$39,475 per capita
Home Value
$23,800
92% below
Zillow: $142,586
Median Rent
$563/mo
52% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Havelock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
8%
Rent
48%
Poverty
171%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Havelock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Havelock residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,475. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Havelock is $23,800 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,586. Median rent is $563/month, with 18.5% 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 1962.

Education

13.4% of adults in Havelock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Havelock 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 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population175
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$39,475
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$23,800
Rent$563
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$142,586
Housing Units117
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,226 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute45 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Havelock was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.