At a Glance
Median Income
$75,875
$31,734 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
Zillow: $356,411
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.6% smoking rate
How New Virginia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Virginia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Virginia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Virginia residents earn a median household income of $75,875 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,734. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Virginia is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,411. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 25.1% 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 1965.
Education
26.5% of adults in New Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Virginia 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 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population513
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,140/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,875
Per Capita$31,734
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$639M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,100
Rent$1,054
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$356,411
Housing Units191
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,721/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,078 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in New Virginia was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.