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Matlock, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
140 Population 368/sq mi density
$81,771 Median Income $55,346 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $274,894 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,771 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Matlock, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,771
9% above
$55,346 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
68% below
Zillow: $274,894
Violent Crime
276/100K
27% below
1,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Matlock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matlock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Matlock residents earn a median household income of $81,771 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,346. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Matlock is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,894. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Safety & Crime

Matlock reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Matlock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Matlock has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population140
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,771
Per Capita$55,346
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$274,894
Housing Units63
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent276/100K
Property1,697/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,405 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Matlock was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.