At a Glance
Median Income
$55,069
$26,851 per capita
Home Value
$70,600
Zillow: $107,479
Median Rent
$681/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
17.8% smoking rate
How Pomeroy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pomeroy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pomeroy 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
Pomeroy residents earn a median household income of $55,069 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,851. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pomeroy is $70,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,479. Median rent is $681/month, with 18.2% 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 1962.
Education
16.7% of adults in Pomeroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pomeroy 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 totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population568
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,069
Per Capita$26,851
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,600
Rent$681
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$107,479
Housing Units349
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pomeroy was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.