At a Glance
Median Income
$65,948
$23,629 per capita
Home Value
$95,200
Zillow: $154,251
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.1% smoking rate
How Ophiem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ophiem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ophiem a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ophiem residents earn a median household income of $65,948 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,629. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ophiem is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,251. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
29.9% of adults in Ophiem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ophiem has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans26.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,948
Per Capita$23,629
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$154,251
Housing Units85
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation696 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Ophiem was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.