Lynnville, IA

Iowa

Lynnville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 557. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
557 Population 506/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $35,348 per capita
$139,400 Home Value $265,771 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,400 home value, $594/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $139,400
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $594
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

How Lynnville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population557
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$35,348
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,654M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,400
Rent$594
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$265,771
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation819 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+97.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries3

Is Lynnville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lynnville 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, high health insurance coverage. Lynnville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lynnville is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lynnville is $139,400, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lynnville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lynnville has a population of 557 with a density of 506 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%).

Population

557
Total Population
506
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lynnville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lynnville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lynnville is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Lynnville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,348
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$77,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,654M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare62
Retail80
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lynnville is $139,400, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $594 (49% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $265,771.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,400
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$265,771
Median List Price$294,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$294,900
$/Sq Ft$186
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio104.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$594
49% below US avg
Rent Burden22.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Rate3.36%
In Lynnville, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lynnville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.1%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access70.8%
Healthcare Facilities62

Crime Rates: Lynnville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Lynnville 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 is 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation819 ft (250 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates41.5729°N, 92.7869°W
County FIPS19157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
47% below US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density506/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants47
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

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