At a Glance
Median Income
$98,125
$37,614 per capita
Home Value
$196,900
Zillow: $441,644
Median Rent
$725/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.1% smoking rate
How Runnells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Runnells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Runnells a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Runnells residents earn a median household income of $98,125 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,614. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Runnells is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,644. Median rent is $725/month, with 27.5% 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 1970.
Education
20.6% of adults in Runnells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Runnells has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population397
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,125
Per Capita$37,614
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,900
Rent$725
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$441,644
Housing Units155
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation839 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Runnells was founded in 1903.
The median home in Runnells was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.