At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$29,494 per capita
Home Value
$48,800
Zillow: $119,037
Median Rent
$643/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.8% smoking rate
How Quimby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quimby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quimby 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
Quimby residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,494. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quimby is $48,800 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,037. Median rent is $643/month, with 22.5% 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
9.7% of adults in Quimby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quimby has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population304
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$29,494
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,800
Rent$643
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$119,037
Housing Units192
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation1,183 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Quimby was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.