At a Glance
Median Income
$62,917
$29,852 per capita
Home Value
$104,700
Zillow: $164,950
Median Rent
$771/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
13.0% smoking rate
How Rio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,852. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,950. Median rent is $771/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
13.8% of adults in Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio 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 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population210
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$29,852
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$771
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$164,950
Housing Units87
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation779 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.