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Haverhill, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
144 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $32,348 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $271,218 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
552 Violent Crime/100K 2,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
552 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Haverhill, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,583
21% below
$32,348 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
59% below
Zillow: $271,218
Violent Crime
552/100K
45% above
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Haverhill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
283%
Crime
145%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Haverhill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Haverhill residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,348. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Haverhill is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,218. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Haverhill reports 552 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,880/100K.

Education

21.9% of adults in Haverhill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Haverhill has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population144
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$32,348
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$271,218
Housing Units60
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent552/100K
Property2,880/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,017 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Haverhill was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.