Radcliffe, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
654 Population 654/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $30,461 per capita
$96,200 Home Value $187,275 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
3.6 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 2.3% 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

Radcliffe, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,125
29% below
$30,461 per capita
Home Value
$96,200
66% below
Zillow: $187,275
Median Rent
$488/mo
58% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Radcliffe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Radcliffe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
34%
Rent
42%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Radcliffe a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Radcliffe residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,461. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Radcliffe is $96,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,275. Median rent is $488/month, with 26.3% 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 1950.

Education

10.5% of adults in Radcliffe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 34.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population654
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$30,461
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,200
Rent$488
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$187,275
Housing Units265
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation1,187 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Radcliffe was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.