At a Glance
Median Income
$96,111
$46,273 per capita
Home Value
$244,100
Zillow: $372,860
Violent Crime
248/100K
2,590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Rickardsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rickardsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rickardsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rickardsville residents earn a median household income of $96,111 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,273. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rickardsville is $244,100 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,860. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Rickardsville reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,590/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Rickardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rickardsville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population264
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,111
Per Capita$46,273
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,100
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$372,860
Housing Units90
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property2,590/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation886 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Rickardsville was built in 1975.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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