Haverhill, IA

Iowa

Haverhill is a small town in Iowa with a population of 144. Residents earn $59,583 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
144 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $32,348 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $271,218 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,583
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,500
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Haverhill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population144
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$32,348
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,654M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$271,218

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation1,017 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+96.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries3

Is Haverhill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haverhill receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Haverhill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haverhill is $59,583, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Haverhill is $116,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Haverhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Haverhill has a population of 144 with a density of 1,029 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

144
Total Population
1,029
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Haverhill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Haverhill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haverhill is $59,583, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Haverhill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,583
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,348
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$77,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,654M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare62
Retail80
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Haverhill is $116,500, 59% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $271,218.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,500
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$271,218

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%
In Haverhill, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Haverhill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.8%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access70.8%
Healthcare Facilities62

Crime Rates: Haverhill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Haverhill has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,029/sq mi
Coordinates41.9441°N, 92.9607°W
County FIPS19157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,029/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants47
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

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