Plover, IA

Iowa

Plover is a small town in Iowa with a population of 46. Residents earn $45,750 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
46 Population 82/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $27,752 per capita
$41,400 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$41,400 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,750
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $41,400
85% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.2%
61% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

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

People

Population46
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans42.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$27,752
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$642M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$41,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units57

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,208 ft (368 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband29.0%
Libraries9

Is Plover a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plover receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Plover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plover is $45,750, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plover is $41,400, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.2% 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

Plover experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Plover has a population of 46 with a density of 82 people per square mile. The median age is 65.1 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

46
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
65.1yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Plover vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Plover vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plover is $45,750, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Plover vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,750
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,752
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
IRS Avg AGI$71,570

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg
Establishments (County)265
County GDP$642M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare17
Retail26
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,850
19% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.1 min
Drive Alone94.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Plover is $41,400, 85% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$41,400
85% 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-Occupied75.9%
Housing Units57
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,850
19% below US avg
Effective Rate6.88%
Plover has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
14% below US avg
Snowfall38.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,208 ft (368 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates42.8766°N, 94.6223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19151
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.3%
D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 54 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.2%
61% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants12
Retail Stores26

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.1 min
Drive Alone94.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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