At a Glance
Median Income
$24,313
$18,241 per capita
Home Value
$140,800
Zillow: $217,159
Median Rent
$685/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
305/100K
3,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Iva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iva a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iva residents earn a median household income of $24,313 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,241. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iva is $140,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,159. Median rent is $685/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Iva reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,204/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Iva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iva has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population937
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density868/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,313
Per Capita$18,241
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$846M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$685
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$217,159
Housing Units523
Rent Burden38.8%
Crime
F
Violent305/100K
Property3,204/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault153/100K
Burglary610/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,941/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation712 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Iva was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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