Plymouth, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
405 Population 920/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $28,757 per capita
$105,200 Home Value $195,758 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $830/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Plymouth, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$28,757 per capita
Home Value
$105,200
63% below
Zillow: $195,758
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Plymouth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plymouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
37%
Rent
71%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plymouth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plymouth residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,757. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plymouth is $105,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,758. Median rent is $830/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

10.8% of adults in Plymouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plymouth has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$28,757
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,200
Rent$830
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$195,758
Housing Units176
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,737/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation1,133 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Plymouth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.