Iowa
Le Grand is a small town in Iowa with a population of 779. Residents earn $68,438 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Le Grand receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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 high obesity rates. Le Grand offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Le Grand is $68,438, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Le Grand is $124,300, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Le Grand experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 25.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,438 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,870 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,070 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,742 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,026 |
| County GDP | $2,317M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 101 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,348 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.50% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $124,300 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $170,048 |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,348 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.50% |
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,261/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 931 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0072°N, 92.7751°W |
| County FIPS | 19127 |
Winner: Republican by 15.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |