Iowa
Kellerton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 270. Residents earn $54,375 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kellerton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kellerton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kellerton is $54,375, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Kellerton is $57,100, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Kellerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 26.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,375 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,090 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $889 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,255 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 182 |
| County GDP | $234M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,583 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 11.53% |
| Commute Time | 34.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $57,100 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $752 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,583 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 11.53% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,711/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,205 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7104°N, 94.0499°W |
| County FIPS | 19159 |
Winner: Republican by 51.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.2% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |