Stacyville, IA

Iowa

Stacyville is a small town in Iowa with a population of 480. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
480 Population 923/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $31,638 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $162,463 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $623/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,800
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $623
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

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

People

Population480
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density923/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$31,638
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$995M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$623
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$162,463
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,203 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+94.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Libraries4

Is Stacyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stacyville 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 high obesity rates. Stacyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stacyville is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stacyville is $107,800, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $623 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Stacyville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Stacyville has a population of 480 with a density of 923 people per square mile. The median age is 57.1 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

480
Total Population
923
People / sq mi
57.1yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Stacyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stacyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stacyville is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Stacyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,638
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
IRS Avg AGI$80,504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)372
County GDP$995M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare24
Retail48
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,595
3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Stacyville is $107,800, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $623 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $162,463.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,800
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$162,463

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$623
46% below US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,595
3% above US avg
Effective Rate3.33%
In Stacyville, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity26.7%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death5,183/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access72.9%
Healthcare Facilities24

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Stacyville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall39.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,203 ft (367 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density923/sq mi
Coordinates43.4392°N, 92.7839°W
County FIPS19131
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%
D 33.8%

Winner: Republican by 31.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+94.0%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density923/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants19
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Work from Home8.5%

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