Pacific Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mills County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
75 Population 99/sq mi density
$37,250 Median Income $22,579 per capita
$127,900 Home Value $243,590 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$37,250 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$127,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pacific Junction, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,250
50% below
$22,579 per capita
Home Value
$127,900
55% below
Zillow: $243,590
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Pacific Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pacific Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
50%
Home Value
45%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
383%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pacific Junction a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pacific Junction residents earn a median household income of $37,250 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,579. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pacific Junction is $127,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,590. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Education

4.8% of adults in Pacific Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pacific Junction 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 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population75
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,250
Per Capita$22,579
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,900
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$243,590
Housing Units95
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation955 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Pacific Junction was founded in 1871.
The median home in Pacific Junction was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.