At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$32,925 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $194,697
Median Rent
$725/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Joice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joice a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joice residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,925. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joice is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,697. Median rent is $725/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
18.4% of adults in Joice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joice has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$32,925
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$725
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$194,697
Housing Units125
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,737/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,261 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Joice was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.