At a Glance
Median Income
$75,625
$35,823 per capita
Home Value
$103,700
Zillow: $125,495
Median Rent
$942/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.4% smoking rate
How Letts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Letts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Letts a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Letts residents earn a median household income of $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,823. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Letts is $103,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,495. Median rent is $942/month, with 18.8% 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 1938.
Education
8.0% of adults in Letts hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Letts has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population382
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density670/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$35,823
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,700
Rent$942
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$125,495
Housing Units149
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation652 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Letts was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.