McCallsburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Story County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
435 Population 946/sq mi density
$72,898 Median Income $37,368 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $249,539 Zillow
$629 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$72,898 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $629/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

McCallsburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,898
3% below
$37,368 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
40% below
Zillow: $249,539
Median Rent
$629/mo
46% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How McCallsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
60%
Rent
54%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCallsburg 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

McCallsburg residents earn a median household income of $72,898 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,368. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,066 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McCallsburg is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,539. Median rent is $629/month, with 30.8% 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 1968.

Education

9.7% of adults in McCallsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McCallsburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population435
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density946/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,898
Per Capita$37,368
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$629
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$249,539
Housing Units230
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,947/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation1,087 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in McCallsburg was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.