Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Rickardsville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 264. Residents earn $96,111 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rickardsville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Rickardsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rickardsville is $96,111, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rickardsville is $244,100, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Rickardsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 36.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,111 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,273 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,128 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,704 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,728 |
| County GDP | $9,160M |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Healthcare | 316 |
| Retail | 397 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,807 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $244,100 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,807 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,844/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 316 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.8 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5816°N, 90.8763°W |
| County FIPS | 19061 |
Winner: Republican by 8.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 316 |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Retail Stores | 397 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |