New Liberty, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Scott County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
154 Population 1,540/sq mi density
$87,857 Median Income $31,056 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $330,914 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$87,857 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

New Liberty, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,857
17% above
$31,056 per capita
Home Value
$129,500
54% below
Zillow: $330,914
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
18% above
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How New Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
117%
Home Value
46%
Rent
118%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Liberty a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Liberty residents earn a median household income of $87,857 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,056. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Liberty is $129,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,914. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 17.5% 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 1948.

Education

4.4% of adults in New Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Liberty has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population154
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,540/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,857
Per Capita$31,056
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent$1,375
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$330,914
Housing Units71
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,236/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation795 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in New Liberty was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.