Iowa
Schaller is a small town in Iowa with a population of 817. Residents earn $65,909 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Schaller receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Schaller offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Schaller is $65,909, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Schaller is $73,700, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Schaller experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 84.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,909 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,256 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,693 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 392 |
| County GDP | $794M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.04% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Census Median | $73,700 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,778 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.04% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,910/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,428 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4965°N, 95.2963°W |
| County FIPS | 19161 |
Winner: Republican by 51.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 648/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |