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Larrabee, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
116 Population 892/sq mi density
$47,143 Median Income $35,121 per capita
$53,100 Home Value $112,420 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
291 Violent Crime/100K 1,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,143 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
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: $112,420
Violent Crime
291/100K
24% below
1,181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
192%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Larrabee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.9% (92% 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 $112,420. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Larrabee reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,181/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,143
Per Capita$35,121
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,100
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$112,420
Housing Units71
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent291/100K
Property1,181/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband54.0%
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.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.