Iowa
New Market is a small town in Iowa with a population of 407. Residents earn $58,125 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Market receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. New Market offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Market is $58,125, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Market is $92,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
New Market experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. 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 | $58,125 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,493 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,359 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 192 |
| County GDP | $376M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.87% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $92,000 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $127,347 |
| Census Median Rent | $827 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.1% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.87% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,565/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,219 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7326°N, 94.9000°W |
| County FIPS | 19173 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.3% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |