At a Glance
Median Income
$100,404
$40,557 per capita
Home Value
$300,200
Zillow: $391,196
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
13.9% smoking rate
How Le Claire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Le Claire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Le Claire a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Le Claire residents earn a median household income of $100,404 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,557. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Le Claire is $300,200 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,196. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Le Claire reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 379/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Le Claire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Le Claire has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population4,718
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,404
Per Capita$40,557
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,200
Rent$1,087
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$391,196
Housing Units1,860
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent126/100K
Property379/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation684 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Le Claire was built in 1979.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.