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Olds, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
Olds, IA
At a Glance
How Olds Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Olds a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Olds residents earn a median household income of $48,500 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,328. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olds is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,645. Median rent is $770/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Olds reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,921/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olds has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.