Iowa
Odebolt is a small town in Iowa with a population of 905. Residents earn $54,914 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Odebolt receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Odebolt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Odebolt is $54,914, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Odebolt is $98,100, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $499 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Odebolt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,914 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,189 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,693 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 392 |
| County GDP | $794M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $98,100 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $135,701 |
| Census Median Rent | $499 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.1% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,910/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,374 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3118°N, 95.2544°W |
| County FIPS | 19161 |
Winner: Republican by 51.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |