Quimby, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
304 Population 741/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $29,494 per capita
$48,800 Home Value $119,037 Zillow
$643 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,800 home value, $643/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Quimby, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,083
31% below
$29,494 per capita
Home Value
$48,800
83% below
Zillow: $119,037
Median Rent
$643/mo
45% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
17%
Rent
55%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
167%
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.