At a Glance
Median Income
$40,446
$18,979 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $161,043
Median Rent
$600/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
19.6% smoking rate
How Imboden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Imboden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Imboden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Imboden residents earn a median household income of $40,446 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,979. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 397 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Imboden is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,043. Median rent is $600/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
7.9% of adults in Imboden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Imboden has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population773
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,446
Per Capita$18,979
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$559M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$600
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$161,043
Housing Units263
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation278 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Imboden was founded in 1828.
The median home in Imboden was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.