Maharishi Vedic City, IA

Iowa

Maharishi Vedic City is a small town in Iowa with a population of 233. Residents earn $62,813 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
233 Population 70/sq mi density
$62,813 Median Income $42,653 per capita
$328,600 Home Value $217,345 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 0.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$328,600 home value, $1,101/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,813
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $328,600
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 79.3%
135% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,101
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.3%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

How Maharishi Vedic City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population233
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$42,653
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$2,160M
Commute18 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$328,600
Rent$1,101
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$217,345
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation789 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+79.3%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband97.1%
Libraries5

Is Maharishi Vedic City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Maharishi Vedic City receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Maharishi Vedic City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Maharishi Vedic City is $62,813, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Maharishi Vedic City is $328,600, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Maharishi Vedic City is a highly educated community — 79.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Maharishi Vedic City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Maharishi Vedic City has a population of 233 with a density of 70 people per square mile. The median age is 69.5 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 6% Black.

Population

233
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
69.5yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Maharishi Vedic City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.7%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.3%
66% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Maharishi Vedic City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Maharishi Vedic City is $62,813, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Maharishi Vedic City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,813
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,653
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$61,051

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg
Establishments (County)887
County GDP$2,160M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare87
Retail116
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,777
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.2 min
Drive Alone52.6%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home42.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Maharishi Vedic City is $328,600, 17% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,101 (5% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $217,345.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$328,600
17% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$217,345

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,101
5% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied42.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,777
8% above US avg
Effective Rate1.15%
In Maharishi Vedic City, 43.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Maharishi Vedic City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.3%
35% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death9,638/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access75.1%
Healthcare Facilities87

Crime Rates: Maharishi Vedic City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Maharishi Vedic City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.4 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation789 ft (240 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates41.0545°N, 92.0146°W
County FIPS19179
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 79.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (135% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.5-point margin. 97.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+79.3%
135% above US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.1%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants77
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.2 min
Drive Alone52.6%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home42.1%

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