Schaller, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sac County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
817 Population 648/sq mi density
$65,909 Median Income $32,256 per capita
$73,700 Home Value $160,469 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,909 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,700 home value, $907/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Schaller, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,909
12% below
$32,256 per capita
Home Value
$73,700
74% below
Zillow: $160,469
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Schaller Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Schaller's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
26%
Rent
78%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schaller 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

Schaller residents earn a median household income of $65,909 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,256. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Schaller is $73,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,469. Median rent is $907/month, with 51.0% 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 1943.

Education

13.6% of adults in Schaller hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schaller 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 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population817
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,909
Per Capita$32,256
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$794M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,700
Rent$907
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$160,469
Housing Units366
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,910/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,428 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Schaller was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.