Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Neola is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,098. Residents earn $68,859 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Neola receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Neola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Neola is $68,859, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Neola is $166,400, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Neola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,859 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,280 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,085 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,871 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,746 |
| County GDP | $6,263M |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Healthcare | 220 |
| Retail | 252 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,355 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.22% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $166,400 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $301,567 |
| $/Sq Ft | $187 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $994 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,355 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.22% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,293/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 220 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.9 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,160 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4519°N, 95.6189°W |
| County FIPS | 19155 |
Winner: Republican by 20 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,373/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 220 |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Retail Stores | 252 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |