Osterdock, IA

Iowa

Osterdock is a small town in Iowa with a population of 144. Residents earn $49,185 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
144 Population 360/sq mi density
$49,185 Median Income $19,813 per capita
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$49,185 median income, 19.7% unemployment
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,185
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.8%
95% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.7%
447% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.5%
57% higher than US avg

How Osterdock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population144
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,185
Per Capita$19,813
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$1,177M
Commute27 min

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation637 ft (194 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband51.0%
Libraries9

Is Osterdock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Osterdock receives an overall livability score of 1.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Osterdock faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Osterdock is $49,185, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Education

1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Osterdock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 34.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Osterdock has a population of 144 with a density of 360 people per square mile. The median age is 58.1 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

144
Total Population
360
People / sq mi
58.1yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Osterdock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Osterdock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Osterdock is $49,185, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Osterdock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,185
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,813
Avg Weekly Wage$987
IRS Avg AGI$70,538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.7%
447% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.5%
57% above US avg
Establishments (County)614
County GDP$1,177M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare50
Retail88
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,527
1% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Osterdock has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.3 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall34.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation637 ft (194 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates42.7313°N, 91.1587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19043
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.5-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.7%
D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 34.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.8%
95% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density360/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities50
Restaurants53
Retail Stores88

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Guttenberg, IA 1,675 pop · 4.7 mi Elkader, IA 1,249 pop · 15.1 mi Dyersville, IA 4,357 pop · 17.4 mi Strawberry Point, IA 1,415 pop · 19.4 mi Farley, IA 1,809 pop · 21.3 mi Prairie du Chien, WI 5,471 pop · 21.6 mi Manchester, IA 5,144 pop · 22.7 mi Epworth, IA 1,991 pop · 22.8 mi Lancaster, WI 3,916 pop · 24.3 mi Asbury, IA 5,949 pop · 24.5 mi Monona, IA 1,618 pop · 25.0 mi Peosta, IA 1,922 pop · 25.3 mi Dubuque, IA 59,271 pop · 28.0 mi Cascade, IA 2,565 pop · 30.7 mi
Compare Osterdock with another city: