Iowa
Riceville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 795. Residents earn $47,434 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Riceville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Riceville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Riceville is $47,434, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Riceville is $92,100, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Riceville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,434 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,595 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,702 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 341 |
| County GDP | $727M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,607 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.83% |
| Commute Time | 36.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $92,100 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $216,976 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,016 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,607 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.83% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,255/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3616°N, 92.5533°W |
| County FIPS | 19089 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 36.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |