New Sharon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mahaska County County
New Sharon, IA
At a Glance
How New Sharon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Sharon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Sharon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Sharon residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,395. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Sharon is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,909. Median rent is $564/month, with 24.8% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
New Sharon reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 80/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in New Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Sharon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.