Liscomb, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
323 Population 320/sq mi density
$81,336 Median Income $29,820 per capita
$94,800 Home Value $168,496 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,336 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $1,025/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Liscomb, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,336
8% above
$29,820 per capita
Home Value
$94,800
66% below
Zillow: $168,496
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Liscomb Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
34%
Rent
88%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Liscomb a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Liscomb residents earn a median household income of $81,336 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,820. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Liscomb is $94,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,496. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 20.8% 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 1960.

Education

20.1% of adults in Liscomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liscomb has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population323
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,336
Per Capita$29,820
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$1,025
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$168,496
Housing Units161
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,006 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Liscomb was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.