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Postville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Allamakee County County
Postville, IA
At a Glance
How Postville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Postville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Postville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Postville residents earn a median household income of $47,281 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,913. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Postville is $100,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,052. Median rent is $872/month, with 28.3% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Postville reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,082/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Postville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Postville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.