Iowa · Metropolitan Area
New Liberty is a small town in Iowa with a population of 154. Residents earn $87,857 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Liberty receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. New Liberty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Liberty is $87,857, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in New Liberty is $129,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
New Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,857 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,056 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,464 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,239 |
| County GDP | $13,291M |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Healthcare | 523 |
| Retail | 618 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.13% |
| Commute Time | 37.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $129,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $299,639 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,375 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.13% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,236/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7160°N, 90.8778°W |
| County FIPS | 19163 |
Winner: Republican by 3.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.4% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,540/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 54.0% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Retail Stores | 618 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |