Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Silver City is a small town in Iowa with a population of 435. Residents earn $68,214 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Silver City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Silver City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Silver City is $68,214, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Silver City is $139,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Silver City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches, including 23.7 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 | $68,214 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,923 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,059 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,250 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 458 |
| County GDP | $645M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,433 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.91% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $139,000 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $307,288 |
| Census Median Rent | $889 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,433 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.91% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,695/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.8 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,071/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1115°N, 95.6379°W |
| County FIPS | 19129 |
Winner: Republican by 39.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,071/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |