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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,875 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,348 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,108 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,315 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 699 |
| County GDP | $1,654M |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 62 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,683 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.36% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $139,400 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $265,771 |
| Median List Price | $294,900 |
| Median List Price | $294,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $186 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $594 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,683 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.36% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,568/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 819 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5729°N, 92.7869°W |
| County FIPS | 19157 |
Winner: Republican by 17 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |