At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$37,056 per capita
Home Value
$47,900
Zillow: $87,601
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
21.6% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population45
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
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%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
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
Broadband87.0%
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.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.