Iowa
Hull is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,248. Residents earn $76,213 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hull receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hull stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hull is $76,213, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hull is $215,700, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hull experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches, including 34.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,213 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,818 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,219 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,576 |
| County GDP | $3,920M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,429 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 13.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $215,700 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $305,698 |
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,429 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 3,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.9 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,441 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1895°N, 96.1341°W |
| County FIPS | 19167 |
Winner: Republican by 71.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.0% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,583/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 13.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |