Iowa
Rutland is a small town in Iowa with a population of 130. Residents earn $82,895 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rutland receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rutland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rutland is $82,895, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Rutland is $50,800, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Rutland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,895 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,425 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,410 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 367 |
| County GDP | $598M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,919 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.68% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $50,800 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $107,293 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,919 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.68% |
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,220/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,134 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7614°N, 94.2952°W |
| County FIPS | 19091 |
Winner: Republican by 50 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.8% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |