At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$32,186 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $330,597
Median Rent
$950/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
13.9% smoking rate
How Parnell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parnell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parnell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parnell residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,186. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parnell is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,597. Median rent is $950/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
8.2% of adults in Parnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parnell has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,272/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$32,186
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$950
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$330,597
Housing Units112
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,417/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation862 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Parnell was founded in 1884.
The median home in Parnell was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.