At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$37,979 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $122,187
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
16.3% smoking rate
How Java Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Java's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Java a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Java residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,979. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 145 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Java is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,187. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
20.0% of adults in Java hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Java has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population99
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$37,979
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$149M
Avg Weekly Wage$890
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$122,187
Housing Units127
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,643/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation2,078 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute30 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Java was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.