At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$37,056 per capita
Home Value
$47,900
Zillow: $87,601
Violent Crime
295/100K
4,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Numa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Numa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Numa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Numa residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,056. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Numa is $47,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,601. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Numa reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,144/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Numa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Numa has an average annual temperature of 50°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 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population45
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$37,056
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,900
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$87,601
Housing Units41
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property4,144/100K
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,022 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Numa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.