Sperry, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Des Moines County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
93
Population
42/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sperry, IA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
How Sperry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sperry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sperry a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
9.7% of adults in Sperry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sperry has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$66,573
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$308,632
Housing Units70
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation758 ft
Education
DBachelor's+9.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband59.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sperry was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.