At a Glance
Median Income
$71,667
$29,758 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $143,936
Median Rent
$788/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pulaski a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 11.7% (225% 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 $143,936. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population365
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$29,758
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$788
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$143,936
Housing Units157
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation836 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Pulaski was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.