Spillville, IA

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
409 Population 930/sq mi density
$42,750 Median Income $27,727 per capita
$156,600 Home Value $167,812 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$42,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, $929/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,750
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,600
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $929
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Spillville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population409
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,750
Per Capita$27,727
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,354M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,600
Rent$929
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$167,812
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.4%
Libraries5

Is Spillville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Spillville has a population of 409 with a density of 930 people per square mile. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%).

Population

409
Total Population
930
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Spillville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.8%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spillville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spillville is $42,750, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Spillville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,750
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,727
Avg Weekly Wage$989
IRS Avg AGI$79,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)767
County GDP$1,354M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare59
Retail96
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,702
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Spillville is $156,600, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $929 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,812.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,600
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,812

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$929
20% below US avg
Rent Burden33.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,702
34% above US avg
Effective Rate3.00%
In Spillville, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Spillville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death4,480/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access74.3%
Healthcare Facilities59

Crime Rates: Spillville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Spillville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall37.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density930/sq mi
Coordinates43.2028°N, 91.9522°W
County FIPS19191
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.3-point margin. 75.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.9%
D 44.6%

Winner: Republican by 9.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density930/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.4%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants60
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.1%

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