At a Glance
Median Income
$38,819
$14,404 per capita
Home Value
$73,500
Zillow: $159,462
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Popejoy a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.2%
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%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,806/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
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
Broadband91.4%
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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.