Iowa
Liscomb is a small town in Iowa with a population of 323. Residents earn $81,336 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Liscomb receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Liscomb stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Liscomb is $81,336, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Liscomb is $94,800, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Liscomb experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,336 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,820 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,609 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 650 |
| County GDP | $1,142M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,023 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.24% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $94,800 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $151,190 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,023 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.24% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,029/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,006 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1913°N, 93.0063°W |
| County FIPS | 19083 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.5% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |