Iowa
Lime Springs is a small town in Iowa with a population of 410. Residents earn $62,083 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lime Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lime Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lime Springs is $62,083, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Lime Springs is $101,900, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lime Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 40.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,083 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,855 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,702 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 341 |
| County GDP | $727M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,607 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $101,900 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,288 |
| Census Median Rent | $658 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,607 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,255/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4499°N, 92.2841°W |
| County FIPS | 19089 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.7% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |