Iowa
Radcliffe is a small town in Iowa with a population of 654. Residents earn $53,125 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Radcliffe receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Radcliffe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Radcliffe is $53,125, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Radcliffe is $96,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Radcliffe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,125 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,461 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,609 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 650 |
| County GDP | $1,142M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,023 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $96,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $170,947 |
| Census Median Rent | $488 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,023 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,029/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,187 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3177°N, 93.4343°W |
| County FIPS | 19083 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.5% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |