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Sergeant Bluff, IA
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Sergeant Bluff, IA
At a Glance
How Sergeant Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sergeant Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sergeant Bluff a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sergeant Bluff residents earn a median household income of $122,610 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,334. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sergeant Bluff is $287,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,614. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 19.0% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Sergeant Bluff reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 861/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in Sergeant Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sergeant Bluff has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.