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Portsmouth, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
Portsmouth, IA
At a Glance
How Portsmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portsmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Portsmouth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portsmouth residents earn a median household income of $79,643 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,251. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portsmouth is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,158. Median rent is $575/month, with 15.0% 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.
Safety & Crime
Portsmouth reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,640/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Portsmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portsmouth has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.