Northboro, IA

Iowa

Northboro is a small town in Iowa with a population of 44. Residents earn $33,250 per year, which is 56% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
44 Population 176/sq mi density
$33,250 Median Income $27,009 per capita
$55,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$33,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $33,250
56% lower than US avg
Home Value $55,000
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population44
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$33,250
Per Capita$27,009
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$811M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units43

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband27.0%
Libraries4

Is Northboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Northboro receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Northboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Northboro is $33,250, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Northboro is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Northboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 26.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Northboro has a population of 44 with a density of 176 people per square mile. The median age is 61.7 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

44
Total Population
176
People / sq mi
61.7yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Northboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Northboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Northboro is $33,250, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Northboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,250
56% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,009
Avg Weekly Wage$970
IRS Avg AGI$66,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)482
County GDP$811M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare56
Retail61
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,347
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit12.5%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Northboro is $55,000, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$55,000
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.6%
Housing Units43
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,347
4% below US avg
Effective Rate6.09%
Northboro has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall26.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates40.6073°N, 95.2925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19145
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.4-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 42.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
52% below US avg
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density176/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants32
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit12.5%
Work from Home0.0%

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