At a Glance
Median Income
$65,833
$33,236 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
Zillow: $108,496
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
15.7% smoking rate
How Media Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Media's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Media a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Media residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,236. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Media is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,496. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.9% of adults in Media hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Media has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population99
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$33,236
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$712
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$108,496
Housing Units48
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation710 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Media was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.