At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$35,764 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $56,794
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.7% smoking rate
How Rathbun Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rathbun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rathbun a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rathbun residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,764. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rathbun is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,794. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
0.0% of adults in Rathbun hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rathbun has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$35,764
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$56,794
Housing Units33
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation905 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Rathbun was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.