Iowa
McGregor is a small town in Iowa with a population of 686. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, McGregor receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. McGregor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McGregor is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in McGregor is $141,900, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $618 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
McGregor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,101 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,956 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $780M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $141,900 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $129,466 |
| Census Median Rent | $618 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0283°N, 91.1857°W |
| County FIPS | 19005 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.5% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |