Iowa
Okoboji is a small town in Iowa with a population of 806. Residents earn $59,167 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Okoboji receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Okoboji stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Okoboji is $59,167, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Okoboji is $320,000, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Okoboji experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,167 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,879 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,626 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $1,529M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
| Census Median | $320,000 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $406,656 |
| Median List Price | $649,450 |
| Median List Price | $649,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $183 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.2% |
| Price Drops | 7.4% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $935 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.1 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,425 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3881°N, 95.1332°W |
| County FIPS | 19059 |
Winner: Republican by 40 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |