At a Glance
Median Income
$77,813
$33,456 per capita
Home Value
$135,500
Zillow: $179,920
Median Rent
$975/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Primghar a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.7% (25% 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 $179,920. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population965
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,813
Per Capita$33,456
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,500
Rent$975
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$179,920
Housing Units389
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,489/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,507 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Primghar was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.