Shambaugh, IA

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
114 Population 317/sq mi density
$75,313 Median Income $42,119 per capita
$66,100 Home Value $211,990 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,100 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Shambaugh, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,313
0% below
$42,119 per capita
Home Value
$66,100
77% below
Zillow: $211,990
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Shambaugh Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
23%
Rent
91%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shambaugh a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shambaugh residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,119. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shambaugh is $66,100 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,990. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 37.5% 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 1938.

Education

20.7% of adults in Shambaugh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shambaugh has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population114
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans20.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$42,119
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,100
Rent$1,063
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$211,990
Housing Units80
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Shambaugh was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.