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Hayesville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
62 Population 248/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $30,385 per capita
$57,800 Home Value $147,965 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
290 Violent Crime/100K 4,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
290 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayesville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$30,385 per capita
Home Value
$57,800
79% below
Zillow: $147,965
Violent Crime
290/100K
24% below
4,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hayesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hayesville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hayesville residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,385. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hayesville is $57,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,965. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Hayesville reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,328/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Hayesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hayesville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population62
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$30,385
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,800
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$147,965
Housing Units49
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent290/100K
Property4,328/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation794 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute11 min
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hayesville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
50.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.