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Primghar, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County
Primghar, IA
At a Glance
How Primghar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Primghar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Primghar a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Primghar residents earn a median household income of $77,813 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,456. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 626 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Primghar is $135,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,467. Median rent is $975/month, with 33.8% 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
Primghar reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Primghar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Primghar has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.