Iowa
Pomeroy is a small town in Iowa with a population of 568. Residents earn $55,069 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pomeroy 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pomeroy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pomeroy is $55,069, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Pomeroy is $70,600, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $681 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.
16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Pomeroy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,069 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,851 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,557 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 325 |
| County GDP | $560M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.27% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $70,600 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $87,324 |
| Census Median Rent | $681 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.27% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,619/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5519°N, 94.6779°W |
| County FIPS | 19025 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.7% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |