Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Peosta is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,922. Residents earn $120,375 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Peosta receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Peosta stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Peosta is $120,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Peosta among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Peosta is $304,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Peosta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,375 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,151 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,128 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,704 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,728 |
| County GDP | $9,160M |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Healthcare | 316 |
| Retail | 397 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,807 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.91% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $304,600 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $422,873 |
| Median List Price | $386,000 |
| Median List Price | $386,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $168 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,031 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,807 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.91% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,844/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 316 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4477°N, 90.8443°W |
| County FIPS | 19061 |
Winner: Republican by 8.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 679/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 316 |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Retail Stores | 397 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |