At a Glance
Median Income
$77,361
$27,529 per capita
Home Value
$80,600
Zillow: $95,730
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.9% smoking rate
How Raritan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raritan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raritan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raritan residents earn a median household income of $77,361 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,529. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raritan is $80,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,730. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
11.9% of adults in Raritan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raritan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,361
Per Capita$27,529
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$712
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,600
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$95,730
Housing Units47
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation760 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Raritan was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.