Iowa
Hospers is a small town in Iowa with a population of 945. Residents earn $73,819 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hospers receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Hospers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hospers is $73,819, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hospers is $163,700, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hospers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 40.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.8% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,819 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,946 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,168 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 626 |
| County GDP | $1,250M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,914 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 13.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $163,700 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $244,760 |
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,914 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,489/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,349 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,783/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0719°N, 95.9037°W |
| County FIPS | 19141 |
Winner: Republican by 60.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,783/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.4% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 13.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |