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Jolley, IA

Iowa

Jolley is a small town in Iowa with a population of 20. Residents earn $17,500 per year, which is 77% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
20 Population 222/sq mi density
$17,500 Median Income $21,780 per capita
$21,700 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$17,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$21,700 home value
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $17,500
77% lower than US avg
Home Value $21,700
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 62.5%
404% higher than US avg

How Jolley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$17,500
Per Capita$21,780
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty62.5%
County GDP$560M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$21,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units38
Rent Burden22.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,228 ft (374 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband10.0%
Libraries7

Is Jolley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jolley receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Jolley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jolley is $17,500, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 62.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jolley is $21,700, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Jolley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 32.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Jolley has a population of 20 with a density of 222 people per square mile. The median age is 69.5 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

20
Total Population
222
People / sq mi
69.5yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65%
Female 35%

Race & Ethnicity

Jolley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jolley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jolley is $17,500, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 62.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Jolley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$17,500
77% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,780
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$75,557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate62.5%
404% above US avg
Establishments (County)325
County GDP$560M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare31
Retail49
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,718
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate17.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Jolley is $21,700, 92% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$21,700
92% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,718
6% above US avg
Effective Rate17.13%
Jolley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall32.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,228 ft (374 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates42.4794°N, 94.7191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19025
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density222/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants15
Retail Stores49

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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