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Letts, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
Letts, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Letts a Good Place to Live?
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 4.7% (31% 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 $130,993. 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.
Safety & Crime
Letts reports 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,004/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.