Percival, IA

Iowa

Percival is a small town in Iowa with a population of 115. Residents earn $54,000 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
115 Population 261/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $37,542 per capita
$97,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,000
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,500
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Percival Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population115
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$37,542
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$394M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation930 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband60.0%
Libraries5

Is Percival a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Percival receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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. Percival offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Percival is $54,000, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Percival is $97,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Percival experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Percival has a population of 115 with a density of 261 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

115
Total Population
261
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 78.3%
Female 21.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Percival vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Percival vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Percival is $54,000, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Percival vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,000
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,542
Avg Weekly Wage$927
IRS Avg AGI$72,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)285
County GDP$394M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare13
Retail30
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Percival is $97,500, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,500
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Rate3.51%

Health Metrics: Percival vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access28.9%
Healthcare Facilities13

Crime Rates: Percival vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Percival has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall24.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation930 ft (283 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates40.7513°N, 95.8133°W
County FIPS19071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.6-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 27%

Winner: Republican by 44.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
40% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density261/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants14
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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