At a Glance
Median Income
$81,201
$42,262 per capita
Home Value
$259,600
Zillow: $349,159
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
1,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pella a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pella residents earn a median household income of $81,201 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,262. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pella is $259,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,159. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 26.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Pella reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,239/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.8% of adults in Pella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pella has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,624
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,137/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,201
Per Capita$42,262
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,600
Rent$1,041
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$349,159
Housing Units4,104
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property1,239/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary68/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation874 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Pella was founded in 1847.
The median home in Pella was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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