Iowa
Kimballton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 294. Residents earn $39,583 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kimballton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Kimballton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kimballton is $39,583, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 19.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Kimballton is $77,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Kimballton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,583 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,083 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,398 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 444 |
| County GDP | $1,051M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,339 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.64% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $77,000 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $123,241 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,339 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.64% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,814/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,285 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6272°N, 95.0747°W |
| County FIPS | 19165 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 387/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.5% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |