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Meservey, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County
Meservey, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Meservey a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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 $100,817. 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.
Safety & Crime
Meservey reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,323/100K.
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.