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Nichols, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Muscatine County County
Nichols, IA
At a Glance
How Nichols Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nichols's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nichols a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nichols residents earn a median household income of $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,652. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,233 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nichols is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,193. Median rent is $638/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Nichols reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 886/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Nichols hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nichols has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.