Iowa
Sabula is a small town in Iowa with a population of 543. Residents earn $60,417 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sabula receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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. Sabula offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sabula is $60,417, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Sabula is $116,300, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $955 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Sabula experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 30.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,417 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,523 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,691 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 742 |
| County GDP | $1,138M |
| Restaurants | 92 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,976 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $116,300 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $220,674 |
| Census Median Rent | $955 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,976 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.00% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.4 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0702°N, 90.1825°W |
| County FIPS | 17085 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.1% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,086/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.7% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 92 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |