Iowa
Spillville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 409. Residents earn $42,750 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Spillville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Spillville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Spillville is $42,750, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Spillville is $156,600, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
20.4% 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.
Spillville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 37.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,750 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,727 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,419 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 767 |
| County GDP | $1,354M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,702 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $156,600 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,812 |
| Census Median Rent | $929 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,702 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,480/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2028°N, 91.9522°W |
| County FIPS | 19191 |
Winner: Republican by 9.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.4% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |