Iowa
Peterson is a small town in Iowa with a population of 373. Residents earn $76,875 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Peterson receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Peterson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Peterson is $76,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Peterson is $86,700, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Peterson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches, including 35.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,875 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,309 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,827 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 610 |
| County GDP | $1,938M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,292 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.10% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $86,700 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $156,312 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,292 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.10% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,218/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.0 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9173°N, 95.3431°W |
| County FIPS | 19021 |
Winner: Republican by 33.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.4% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.2% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |