Iowa
Paullina is a small town in Iowa with a population of 843. Residents earn $57,308 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paullina receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Paullina offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paullina is $57,308, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Paullina is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 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.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Paullina experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,308 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,350 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,807 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 452 |
| County GDP | $1,087M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,325 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $118,800 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $172,464 |
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,325 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,020/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.2 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,400 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9799°N, 95.6834°W |
| County FIPS | 19035 |
Winner: Republican by 45.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |