Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Missouri Valley is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,685. Residents earn $64,844 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Missouri Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Missouri Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Missouri Valley is $64,844, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Missouri Valley is $126,500, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Missouri Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,844 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,969 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,751 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $675M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,152 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.28% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $126,500 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $224,352 |
| Median List Price | $203,250 |
| Median List Price | $203,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $124 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.3% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $812 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,152 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.28% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,755/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5593°N, 95.9026°W |
| County FIPS | 19085 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 809/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |