Iberia, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $57,083

24% lower than US avg

Home Value $96,900

66% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 134/100K

65% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 12.0%

64% lower than US avg

Median Rent $592

49% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.4%

10% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.4%

33% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.1%

35% lower than US avg

How Iberia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population616

Median Age30.0 yrs

Density700/mi²

Male / Female41% / 59%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+

Median Income$57,083

Per Capita$27,395

Unemployment2.4%

Poverty8.1%

Commute30 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$96,900

Rent$592

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$220,222

Housing Units288

Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

Violent134/100K

Property1,335/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary267/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%

Uninsured9.3%

Smoking17.8%

Depression27.2%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain41.6 in/yr

Sunny Days261/yr

Elevation915 ft (279 m)

Education

Bachelor's+12.0%

High School+90.9%

Graduate+4.7%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute30 min

Broadband87.1%

Is Iberia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iberia receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Iberia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iberia is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iberia is $96,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Iberia is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,335 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.

Education

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Iberia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Iberia has a population of 616 with a density of 700 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 58.6% female and 41.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 8.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 20.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 85.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

616

Total Population

700

People / sq mi

30.0yrs

Median Age

23% below US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.4%

Female 58.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Iberia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.6%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.4%
	82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iberia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iberia is $57,083, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,395 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 6.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Iberia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$57,083
	24% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.4%
	33% below US avg
Poverty Rate	8.1%
	35% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.7 min
Drive Alone	85.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Iberia is $96,900, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $220,222, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 288 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1967. 28.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$96,900
	66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$220,222

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$592
	49% below US avg
Rent Burden	28.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	74.7%
Housing Units	288
Median Year Built	1967

Property Tax

In Iberia, 35.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 31.1% have high blood pressure. 17.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.6% report binge drinking. 28.2% are physically inactive. 27.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.6% experience frequent mental distress. 9.3% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Iberia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.4%
	10% above US avg
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	31.1%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	7.4%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.8%
	27% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.6%
Physical Inactivity	28.2%
Depression	27.2%
Mental Distress	19.6%
Physical Distress	14.0%
Short Sleep	37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	85.1%
Uninsured	9.3%
	8% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.6%
Dental Visits	59.8%

Food & Exercise

Iberia has a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 133.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,335 per 100,000, 32% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,068, burglary at 267, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Iberia receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Iberia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	133.5/100K
	65% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	133.5/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,335.1/100K
	32% below US avg
Burglary	267.0/100K
Theft	1,068.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

Iberia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.3°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	41.6 inches
	9% above US avg
Snowfall	4.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	915 ft (279 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	700/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0903°N, 92.2927°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.1 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.6 in
April	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.8 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.6 in
December	35°F (1°C)	2.9 in

Iberia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F — from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.7").

12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 87.1% of households have broadband internet access. 85.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	12.0%
	64% below US avg
High School+	90.9%
Graduate Degree+	4.7%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	700/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	87.1%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.7 min
Drive Alone	85.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Iberia

What is the population of Iberia?

Iberia has a population of 616 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 700 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 58.6% female and 41.4% male.

Is Iberia expensive to live in?

Iberia is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,900 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Iberia safe?

Iberia is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,335 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Iberia receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Iberia?

Iberia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Iberia?

The job market in Iberia is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 6.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Iberia?

The median home value in Iberia is $96,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $220,222. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Iberia?

Schools in Iberia score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 12.0% of adults in Iberia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Iberia?

The obesity rate in Iberia is 35.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.8% of adults are smokers. 28.2% are physically inactive. 27.2% of residents report depression. 9.3% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Iberia?

The average commute in Iberia is 30 minutes. 85.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Iberia?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Iberia is 100% White. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 8.4% of the population are military veterans. 20.7% of residents have a disability. 85.1% have health insurance coverage.

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