Lineville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mercer County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
261 Population 290/sq mi density
$51,375 Median Income $27,544 per capita
$51,900 Home Value $124,413 Zillow
$463 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,375 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,900 home value, $463/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lineville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,375
32% below
$27,544 per capita
Home Value
$51,900
82% below
Zillow: $124,413
Median Rent
$463/mo
60% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Lineville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
18%
Rent
40%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lineville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lineville residents earn a median household income of $51,375 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,544. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lineville is $51,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,413. Median rent is $463/month, with 27.5% 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 1963.

Education

12.9% of adults in Lineville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lineville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population261
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,375
Per Capita$27,544
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$137M
Avg Weekly Wage$847

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,900
Rent$463
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$124,413
Housing Units131
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,538/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation1,090 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute50 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lineville was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.