Median Income $66,531

11% lower than US avg

Home Value $80,000

72% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.3%

69% lower than US avg

Median Rent $752

35% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 22.2%

517% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.4%

48% higher than US avg

How Postville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population188

Median Age45.2 yrs

Density204/mi²

Male / Female47% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+

Median Income$66,531

Per Capita$41,731

Unemployment22.2%

Poverty18.4%

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$80,000

Rent$752

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units75

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A

AQI27 (Good)

Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.3%

High School+24.1%

Graduate+6.9%

Community

Commute20 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Postville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Postville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Postville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Postville is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 22.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Postville is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Postville has a population of 188 with a density of 204 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

188

Total Population

2021 Census

204

People / sq mi

45.2yrs

Median Age

16% above US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%

Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Postville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Postville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Postville is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Postville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$66,531
	11% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$41,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	22.2%
	517% above US avg
Poverty Rate	18.4%
	48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.0 min
Drive Alone	50.0%
Public Transit	14.3%
Work from Home	14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Postville is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$80,000
	72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$752
	35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	93.3%
Renter-Occupied	13.3%
Housing Units	75

Property Tax

In Postville, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Postville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.3%
	69% below US avg
High School+	24.1%
Graduate Degree+	6.9%

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	204/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.0 min
Drive Alone	50.0%
Public Transit	14.3%
Work from Home	14.3%

Postville, NL

How Postville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Postville a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Postville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Postville vs U.S. Average

Income: Postville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Postville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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