Iowa
Iowa Falls is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,062. Residents earn $53,051 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Iowa Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Iowa Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Iowa Falls is $53,051, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Iowa Falls is $106,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Iowa Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,283 per 100,000, near the national average.
22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Iowa Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,051 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,506 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,609 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 650 |
| County GDP | $1,142M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,023 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $106,300 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $128,622 |
| Census Median Rent | $898 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,023 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,029/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Total Violent | 95.9/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 57.6/100K |
| Robbery | 19.2/100K |
| Assault | 19.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,283.2/100K |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 153.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,110.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 19.2/100K |
| Arson | 19.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5192°N, 93.2661°W |
| County FIPS | 19083 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |