Sharpsburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
79 Population 219/sq mi density
$46,964 Median Income $25,596 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $116,430 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,964 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sharpsburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,964
38% below
$25,596 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
66% below
Zillow: $116,430
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
92% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Sharpsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sharpsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sharpsburg residents earn a median household income of $46,964 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,596. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sharpsburg is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,430. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

2.8% of adults in Sharpsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sharpsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,964
Per Capita$25,596
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$116,430
Housing Units46
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,267 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Sharpsburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.