Iowa
Persia is a small town in Iowa with a population of 327. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Persia receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Persia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Persia is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Persia is $111,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Persia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,000 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,505 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,398 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 444 |
| County GDP | $1,051M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,339 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $111,300 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $242,782 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,339 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,814/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,202 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5786°N, 95.5701°W |
| County FIPS | 19165 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.7% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |