Meservey, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
300 Population 200/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $23,278 per capita
$54,100 Home Value $112,298 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, $667/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Meservey, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,063
28% below
$23,278 per capita
Home Value
$54,100
81% below
Zillow: $112,298
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Meservey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
19%
Rent
57%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Meservey 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

Meservey residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,278. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Meservey is $54,100 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,298. Median rent is $667/month, with 12.5% 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 1942.

Education

7.3% of adults in Meservey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Meservey has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population300
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$23,278
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,100
Rent$667
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$112,298
Housing Units129
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,252 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Meservey was founded in 1886.
The median home in Meservey was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.