Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Pisgah is a small town in Iowa with a population of 261. Residents earn $56,750 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pisgah receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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, long commute times. Pisgah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pisgah is $56,750, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Pisgah is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Pisgah 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 | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,750 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,780 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,751 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $675M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,152 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.54% |
| Commute Time | 40.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $75,000 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $157,355 |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,152 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.54% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,755/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| 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 | 1,062 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 522/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8299°N, 95.9262°W |
| County FIPS | 19085 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 522/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 40.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |