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Pulaski, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Davis County County
Pulaski, IA
At a Glance
How Pulaski Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pulaski's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pulaski a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pulaski residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,758. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pulaski is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,293. Median rent is $788/month, with 30.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pulaski reports 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 378/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Pulaski hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pulaski has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.