Iowa · Metropolitan Area
New Albin is a small town in Iowa with a population of 424. Residents earn $58,936 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Albin receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. New Albin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Albin is $58,936, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.1% 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 New Albin is $130,600, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $342 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
New Albin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,936 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,889 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,487 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 471 |
| County GDP | $810M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,147 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.18% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $130,600 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,966 |
| Census Median Rent | $342 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,147 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.18% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,148/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 654 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4970°N, 91.2879°W |
| County FIPS | 27055 |
Winner: Republican by 16.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.9% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,696/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.3% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |