Marble Rock, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
199 Population 240/sq mi density
$65,938 Median Income $39,427 per capita
$59,300 Home Value $173,799 Zillow
$592 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,300 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Marble Rock, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,938
12% below
$39,427 per capita
Home Value
$59,300
79% below
Zillow: $173,799
Median Rent
$592/mo
49% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Marble Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
21%
Rent
51%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marble Rock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marble Rock residents earn a median household income of $65,938 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,427. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marble Rock is $59,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,799. Median rent is $592/month, with 23.0% 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 1955.

Education

3.3% of adults in Marble Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marble Rock has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population199
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$39,427
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,300
Rent$592
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$173,799
Housing Units142
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Marble Rock was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.