Radcliffe, IA

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
654 Population 654/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $30,461 per capita
$96,200 Home Value $170,947 Zillow
$488 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $488/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,125
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,200
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $488
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

How Radcliffe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population654
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$30,461
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,142M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,200
Rent$488
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$170,947
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,187 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Libraries8

Is Radcliffe a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Radcliffe has a population of 654 with a density of 654 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89%), with 7.2% Hispanic.

Population

654
Total Population
654
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Radcliffe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Radcliffe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Radcliffe is $53,125, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Radcliffe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,125
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,461
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$73,609

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg
Establishments (County)650
County GDP$1,142M

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare53
Retail64
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,023
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Radcliffe is $96,200, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $170,947.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,200
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$170,947

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,023
15% above US avg
Effective Rate4.18%
In Radcliffe, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Radcliffe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
22% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.3%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.0%
Healthcare Facilities53

Crime Rates: Radcliffe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Radcliffe 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 is 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall33.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,187 ft (362 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density654/sq mi
Coordinates42.3177°N, 93.4343°W
County FIPS19083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.3%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density654/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities53
Restaurants33
Retail Stores64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Work from Home4.4%

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