At a Glance
Median Income
$57,450
$27,831 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
Zillow: $105,314
Median Rent
$798/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.1% smoking rate
How Royal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royal a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royal residents earn a median household income of $57,450 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,831. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royal is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,314. Median rent is $798/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.7% of adults in Royal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royal has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population518
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,727/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,450
Per Capita$27,831
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$798
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$105,314
Housing Units253
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,924/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,416 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Royal was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.