Iowa
Klemme is a small town in Iowa with a population of 540. Residents earn $57,031 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Klemme receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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. Klemme offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Klemme is $57,031, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Klemme is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Klemme experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,031 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,279 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,152 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,191 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 379 |
| County GDP | $1,204M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,211 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.85% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $83,300 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $109,791 |
| Census Median Rent | $629 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.4% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,211 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.85% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,876/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,225 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,080/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0096°N, 93.6013°W |
| County FIPS | 19081 |
Winner: Republican by 47.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,080/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |