Iowa
Parnell is a small town in Iowa with a population of 229. Residents earn $56,667 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Parnell receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Parnell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Parnell is $56,667, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Parnell is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Parnell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.2% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,667 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,186 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,587 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 708 |
| County GDP | $1,274M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,550 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.83% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $118,800 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $312,103 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,550 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.83% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,417/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.0 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 862 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5837°N, 92.0044°W |
| County FIPS | 19095 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,272/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.1% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |