Iowa
Matlock is a small town in Iowa with a population of 140. Residents earn $81,771 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Matlock receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Matlock stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Matlock is $81,771, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Matlock is $89,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Matlock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 40.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,771 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,346 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $959 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,321 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 272 |
| County GDP | $602M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.23% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $89,700 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.23% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,292/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,405 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2443°N, 95.9344°W |
| County FIPS | 19143 |
Winner: Republican by 64.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 61.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |