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Pacific Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mills County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
75 Population 99/sq mi density
$37,250 Median Income $22,579 per capita
$127,900 Home Value $234,520 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
398 Violent Crime/100K 1,537 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$37,250 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$127,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
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: $234,520
Violent Crime
398/100K
5% above
1,537/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
147%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pacific Junction a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 5.3% (47% 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 $234,520. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Pacific Junction reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,537/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population75
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,250
Per Capita$22,579
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,900
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$234,520
Housing Units95
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent398/100K
Property1,537/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband36.0%
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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.