North English, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Iowa County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
907 Population 1,487/sq mi density
$52,386 Median Income $31,069 per capita
$105,800 Home Value $143,132 Zillow
$682 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,386 median income, 3.7% 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

North English, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,386
30% below
$31,069 per capita
Home Value
$105,800
62% below
Zillow: $143,132
Median Rent
$682/mo
41% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How North English Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North English's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
38%
Rent
59%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North English a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North English residents earn a median household income of $52,386 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,069. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North English is $105,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,132. Median rent is $682/month, with 25.0% 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 1962.

Education

18.7% of adults in North English hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population907
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,487/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,386
Per Capita$31,069
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,800
Rent$682
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$143,132
Housing Units401
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation819 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in North English was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.