Missouri Valley, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Harrison County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,685 Population 809/sq mi density
$64,844 Median Income $31,969 per capita
$126,500 Home Value $239,174 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
151 Violent Crime/100K 1,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,844 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,500 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Missouri Valley, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,844
14% below
$31,969 per capita
Home Value
$126,500
55% below
Zillow: $239,174
Median Rent
$812/mo
30% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
60% below
1,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Missouri Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
45%
Rent
70%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Missouri Valley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Missouri Valley residents earn a median household income of $64,844 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,969. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Missouri Valley is $126,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,174. Median rent is $812/month, with 24.5% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Missouri Valley reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,170/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Missouri Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Missouri Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,685
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density809/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,844
Per Capita$31,969
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$675M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,500
Rent$812
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$239,174
Housing Units1,341
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent151/100K
Property1,170/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,755/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,001 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Missouri Valley was founded in 1871.
The median home in Missouri Valley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.