Iowa
Searsboro is a small town in Iowa with a population of 120. Residents earn $50,625 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Searsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Searsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Searsboro is $50,625, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 21.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Searsboro is $96,400, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $930 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.
4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Searsboro 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 38.2 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. 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 | $50,625 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,018 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,108 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,315 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 699 |
| County GDP | $1,654M |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 62 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,683 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.86% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $96,400 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $214,923 |
| Census Median Rent | $930 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,683 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.86% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,568/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| 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 | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5791°N, 92.7041°W |
| County FIPS | 19157 |
Winner: Republican by 17 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.6% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 45.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |