North English, IA

Iowa

North English is a small town in Iowa with a population of 907. Residents earn $52,386 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
907 Population 1,487/sq mi density
$52,386 Median Income $31,069 per capita
$105,800 Home Value $136,826 Zillow
$682 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,386 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $682/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,386
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $105,800
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $682
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.9%
40% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

How North English Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population907
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,487/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,386
Per Capita$31,069
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,274M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,800
Rent$682
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$136,826
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation819 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+95.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.3%
Libraries5

Is North English a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North English receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. North English offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North English is $52,386, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North English is $105,800, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

North English experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

North English has a population of 907 with a density of 1,487 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

907
Total Population
1,487
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

North English vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North English vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North English is $52,386, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: North English vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,386
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,069
Avg Weekly Wage$969
IRS Avg AGI$77,587

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)708
County GDP$1,274M

Business (County)

Restaurants40
Healthcare40
Retail100
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,550
30% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone72.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.2%

Walkability

The median home value in North English is $105,800, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $682 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $136,826.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,800
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$136,826

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$682
41% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,550
30% above US avg
Effective Rate4.30%
In North English, 44.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North English vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.9%
40% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death6,417/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access67.4%
Healthcare Facilities40

Crime Rates: North English vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

North English has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation819 ft (250 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,487/sq mi
Coordinates41.5168°N, 92.0777°W
County FIPS19095
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 78.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.1%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+95.2%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,487/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants40
Retail Stores100

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone72.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.2%

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