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Popejoy, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
129 Population 172/sq mi density
$38,819 Median Income $14,404 per capita
$73,500 Home Value $159,462 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 2,283 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$38,819 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Popejoy, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,819
48% below
$14,404 per capita
Home Value
$73,500
74% below
Zillow: $159,462
Violent Crime
96/100K
75% below
2,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Popejoy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Popejoy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Popejoy residents earn a median household income of $38,819 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,404. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Popejoy is $73,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,462. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Popejoy reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,283/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Popejoy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Popejoy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,819
Per Capita$14,404
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,500
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$159,462
Housing Units45
Rent Burden19.6%

Crime

F
Violent96/100K
Property2,283/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,157 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Popejoy was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.