At a Glance
Median Income
$49,750
$26,298 per capita
Home Value
$118,000
Zillow: $158,281
Median Rent
$800/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
218/100K
436/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.4% smoking rate
How Nauvoo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nauvoo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nauvoo 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
Nauvoo residents earn a median household income of $49,750 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,298. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nauvoo is $118,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,281. Median rent is $800/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Nauvoo reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 436/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Nauvoo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nauvoo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population911
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,750
Per Capita$26,298
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$2,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,000
Rent$800
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$158,281
Housing Units578
Rent Burden39.2%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property436/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation622 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Nauvoo was founded in 1630.
The median home in Nauvoo was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.