Iowa
Little Rock is a small town in Iowa with a population of 416. Residents earn $64,375 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Little Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Little Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Little Rock is $64,375, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Little Rock is $78,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 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.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Little Rock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,375 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,394 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $959 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,321 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 272 |
| County GDP | $602M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.69% |
| Commute Time | 34.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $78,600 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $166,864 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.69% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,292/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.2 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,461 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4471°N, 95.8804°W |
| County FIPS | 19143 |
Winner: Republican by 64.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 408/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 34.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |