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Numa, IA

Iowa

Numa is a small town in Iowa with a population of 45. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
45 Population 102/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $37,056 per capita
$47,900 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,900 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $47,900
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.9%
40% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population45
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans35.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$37,056
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$518M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units41
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Uninsured11.7%
Smoking21.6%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,022 ft (312 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband23.0%
Libraries3

Is Numa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Numa receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Numa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Numa is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Numa is $47,900, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Numa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Numa has a population of 45 with a density of 102 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).

Population

45
Total Population
102
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40%
Female 60%

Race & Ethnicity

Numa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Numa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Numa is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Numa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,056
Avg Weekly Wage$887
IRS Avg AGI$56,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)410
County GDP$518M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare30
Retail47
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,592
3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Numa is $47,900, 83% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$47,900
83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%
Housing Units41
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,592
3% above US avg
Effective Rate7.50%
In Numa, 44.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.7% of residents lack health insurance. 21.6% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 32.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Numa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.9%
40% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma11.8%
COPD9.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.6%
54% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity32.7%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress16.0%
Short Sleep32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured11.7%
36% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits64.8%
Premature Death8,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access50.0%
Healthcare Facilities30
Numa 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 is 36.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall21.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,022 ft (312 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates40.6856°N, 92.9801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+81.3%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density102/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities30
Restaurants26
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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