Larrabee, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
116 Population 892/sq mi density
$47,143 Median Income $35,121 per capita
$53,100 Home Value $130,242 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,143 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Larrabee, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,143
37% below
$35,121 per capita
Home Value
$53,100
81% below
Zillow: $130,242
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Larrabee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Larrabee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Larrabee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Larrabee residents earn a median household income of $47,143 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,121. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Larrabee is $53,100 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,242. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

14.7% of adults in Larrabee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Larrabee 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 31.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,143
Per Capita$35,121
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,100
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$130,242
Housing Units71
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,020/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation1,370 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Larrabee was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.