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Searsboro, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
Searsboro, IA
At a Glance
How Searsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Searsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Searsboro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Searsboro residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,018. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Searsboro is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,923. Median rent is $930/month, with 16.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Searsboro reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,575/100K.
Education
4.6% of adults in Searsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Searsboro has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.