At a Glance
Median Income
$42,917
$27,766 per capita
Home Value
$85,500
Zillow: $364,834
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19.4% smoking rate
How Ivanhoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ivanhoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ivanhoe a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ivanhoe residents earn a median household income of $42,917 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,766. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 349 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ivanhoe is $85,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,834. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
7.5% of adults in Ivanhoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ivanhoe has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,619
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$27,766
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$683M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,500
Rent$1,106
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$364,834
Housing Units988
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,227/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain55.4 in/yr
Elevation187 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ivanhoe was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.