Median Income
$79,375
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$169,200
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
25.3%
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
1.4%
89% lower than US avg
How Searles Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population211
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$45,452
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,983M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.08
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.0%
Libraries3
Is Searles a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Searles receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Searles stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Searles is $79,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Searles is $169,200, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Searles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Searles has a population of 211 with a density of 480 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).
Population
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
The median household income in Searles is $79,375, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $79,375 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,452 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,081 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,374 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 849 |
| County GDP | $1,983M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 93 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,641 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.74% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
The median home value in Searles is $169,200, 40% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $169,200 |
| 40% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,641 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.74% |
In Searles, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Searles vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,160/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
Searles has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2308°N, 94.4361°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27103 |