At a Glance
Median Income
$41,406
$27,769 per capita
Home Value
$52,800
Zillow: $223,336
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
18.2% smoking rate
How Promise City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Promise City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Promise City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Promise City residents earn a median household income of $41,406 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,769. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Promise City is $52,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,336. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
7.5% of adults in Promise City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Promise City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population86
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,406
Per Capita$27,769
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,800
Rent
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$223,336
Housing Units47
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation1,054 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Promise City was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.