At a Glance
Median Income
$17,500
$21,780 per capita
Home Value
$21,700
Zillow: $87,324
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
62.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
17.8% smoking rate
How Jolley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jolley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jolley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jolley residents earn a median household income of $17,500 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,780. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 62.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jolley is $21,700 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,324. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
0.0% of adults in Jolley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population20
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans35.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$17,500
Per Capita$21,780
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty62.5%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$21,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$87,324
Housing Units38
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Jolley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.