Lime Springs, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Howard County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
410 Population 402/sq mi density
$62,083 Median Income $27,855 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $247,674 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $658/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lime Springs, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,083
17% below
$27,855 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
64% below
Zillow: $247,674
Median Rent
$658/mo
43% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lime Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lime Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
36%
Rent
57%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lime Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lime Springs residents earn a median household income of $62,083 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,855. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lime Springs is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,674. Median rent is $658/month, with 24.2% 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

9.2% of adults in Lime Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lime Springs has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population410
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,083
Per Capita$27,855
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$658
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$247,674
Housing Units257
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,255/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation1,247 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lime Springs was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.