Imogene, IA

Iowa

Imogene is a small town in Iowa with a population of 50. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
50 Population 102/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $20,586 per capita
$49,200 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,200 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $49,200
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.6%
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

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

People

Population50
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans34.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$20,586
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$394M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units14

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute42 min
Broadband14.0%
Libraries5

Is Imogene a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Imogene receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Imogene offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Imogene is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Imogene is $49,200, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Imogene experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 26.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Imogene has a population of 50 with a density of 102 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84%).

Population

50
Total Population
102
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 32%
Female 68%

Race & Ethnicity

Imogene vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Imogene vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Imogene is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Imogene vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,586
Avg Weekly Wage$927
IRS Avg AGI$72,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)285
County GDP$394M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare13
Retail30
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.6 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Imogene is $49,200, 83% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$49,200
83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%
Housing Units14
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Rate6.96%
Imogene has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall26.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates40.8777°N, 95.4292°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.6-point margin. 14.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 27%

Winner: Republican by 44.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.6%
48% below US avg
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density102/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access14.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants14
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.6 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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