Iowa
Ledyard is a small town in Iowa with a population of 114. Residents earn $34,000 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ledyard receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ledyard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ledyard is $34,000, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ledyard is $31,700, 89% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ledyard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches, including 39.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.0% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.0% |
| 33% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,000 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,871 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,103 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 644 |
| County GDP | $1,399M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 14.01% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $31,700 |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $138,157 |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 14.01% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4192°N, 94.1593°W |
| County FIPS | 19109 |
Winner: Republican by 44.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 60.0% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |