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Lovilia, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Monroe County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
477 Population 917/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $27,544 per capita
$89,800 Home Value $145,161 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 1,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lovilia, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$27,544 per capita
Home Value
$89,800
68% below
Zillow: $145,161
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
93% below
1,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lovilia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
32%
Rent
67%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lovilia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lovilia residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,544. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 254 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lovilia is $89,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,161. Median rent is $783/month, with 32.1% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Lovilia reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,000/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in Lovilia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lovilia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population477
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density917/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$27,544
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,282

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,800
Rent$783
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$145,161
Housing Units173
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent26/100K
Property1,000/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation935 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute39 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lovilia was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.