At a Glance
Median Income
$64,583
$28,854 per capita
Home Value
$82,300
Zillow: $180,983
Median Rent
$885/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
18.0% smoking rate
How Joy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joy 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
Joy residents earn a median household income of $64,583 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,854. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joy is $82,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,983. Median rent is $885/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
5.9% of adults in Joy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joy has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population377
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density877/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,583
Per Capita$28,854
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,300
Rent$885
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$180,983
Housing Units174
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation685 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute42 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Joy was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.