At a Glance
Median Income
$63,603
$43,463 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $141,844
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Ihlen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ihlen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ihlen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ihlen residents earn a median household income of $63,603 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,463. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ihlen is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,844. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ihlen reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,770/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Ihlen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ihlen has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population65
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans57.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,603
Per Capita$43,463
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$141,844
Housing Units49
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,770/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,645 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ihlen was built in 1938.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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