Hubbard, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
757 Population 425/sq mi density
$68,690 Median Income $39,439 per capita
$96,100 Home Value $172,027 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,690 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,100 home value, $638/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hubbard, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,690
9% below
$39,439 per capita
Home Value
$96,100
66% below
Zillow: $172,027
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Hubbard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
34%
Rent
55%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hubbard a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hubbard residents earn a median household income of $68,690 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,439. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hubbard is $96,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,027. Median rent is $638/month, with 23.9% 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 1952.

Education

12.3% of adults in Hubbard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hubbard 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 34.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population757
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,690
Per Capita$39,439
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,100
Rent$638
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$172,027
Housing Units399
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation1,091 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Hubbard was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.