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Menlo, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County
Menlo, IA
At a Glance
How Menlo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menlo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Menlo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Menlo residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,825. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Menlo is $107,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,836. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 24.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Menlo reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,202/100K.
Education
8.6% of adults in Menlo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menlo has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.