At a Glance
Median Income
$42,750
$27,727 per capita
Home Value
$156,600
Zillow: $176,373
Median Rent
$929/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.0% smoking rate
How Spillville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spillville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spillville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spillville residents earn a median household income of $42,750 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,727. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spillville is $156,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,373. Median rent is $929/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
20.4% of adults in Spillville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population409
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,750
Per Capita$27,727
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,600
Rent$929
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$176,373
Housing Units210
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Spillville was founded in 1849.
The median home in Spillville was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.