Raymond, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Raymond is a small town in Iowa with a population of 843. Residents earn $62,813 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
843 Population 514/sq mi density
$62,813 Median Income $33,393 per capita
$210,400 Home Value $238,393 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$210,400 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,813
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $210,400
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,125
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

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

People

Population843
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$33,393
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$10,039M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,400
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$238,393

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation910 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+93.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Libraries6

Is Raymond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Raymond receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Raymond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Raymond is $62,813, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Raymond is $210,400, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Raymond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Raymond has a population of 843 with a density of 514 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

843
Total Population
514
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Raymond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Raymond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Raymond is $62,813, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Raymond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,813
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,393
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
IRS Avg AGI$74,437

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,947
County GDP$10,039M

Business (County)

Restaurants323
Healthcare388
Retail470
Manufacturing137

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,315
52% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Raymond is $210,400, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $238,393.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$210,400
25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$238,393

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$109
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio93.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,315
52% above US avg
Effective Rate2.53%
In Raymond, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.8%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.5%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death7,993/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities388

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Raymond has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°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) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation910 ft (277 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates42.4694°N, 92.2297°W
County FIPS19013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%
D 50%

Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density514/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities388
Restaurants323
Retail Stores470

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Work from Home6.8%

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