Iowa
Plymouth is a small town in Iowa with a population of 405. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Plymouth receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Plymouth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Plymouth is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Plymouth is $105,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Plymouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,757 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $893 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,143 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 233 |
| County GDP | $485M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,689 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $105,200 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,623 |
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.1% |
| Studio | $767 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,287 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,366 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,689 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,737/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.3 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,133 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2464°N, 93.1233°W |
| County FIPS | 19195 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 920/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |