Median Income $48,750

35% lower than US avg

Home Value $60,000

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.7%

50% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.9%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 18.8%

422% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.4%

89% lower than US avg

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

People

Population73

Median Age50.6 yrs

Density365/mi²

Male / Female36% / 64%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans64.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$48,750

Per Capita$32,044

Unemployment18.8%

Poverty1.4%

County GDP$1,087M

Commute36 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$60,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$250,446

Housing Units42

Health

Obesity38.9%

Uninsured6.7%

Smoking17.2%

Depression23.3%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain38.7 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation1,113 ft (339 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.7%

High School+96.3%

Graduate+4.8%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%

Commute36 min

Broadband31.0%

Libraries6

Is Stanley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stanley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Stanley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stanley is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stanley is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Stanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Stanley has a population of 73 with a density of 365 people per square mile. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 4.1% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

365

People / sq mi

50.6yrs

Median Age

30% above US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.6%

Female 64.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Stanley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	98.8%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	1.2%
	91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stanley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stanley is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Stanley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$48,750
	35% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$32,044
Avg Weekly Wage	$962
IRS Avg AGI	$76,868

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	18.8%
	422% above US avg
Poverty Rate	1.4%
	89% below US avg
Establishments (County)	638
County GDP	$1,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants	37
Healthcare	44
Retail	72
Manufacturing	33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,750
	7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	6.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	36.1 min
Drive Alone	61.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Stanley is $60,000, 79% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $250,446.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$60,000
	79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$250,446

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	90.3%
Housing Units	42
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,750
	7% above US avg
Effective Rate	6.25%

In Stanley, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 23.3% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.9%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	31.5%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	6.6%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.2%
	23% above US avg
Binge Drinking	23.0%
Physical Inactivity	24.2%
Depression	23.3%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	12.7%
Short Sleep	36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.3%
Uninsured	6.7%
	22% below US avg
Checkup Rate	75.5%
Dental Visits	66.4%
Premature Death	5,284/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.0/10
Exercise Access	67.1%
Healthcare Facilities	44

Stanley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.4°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	38.7 inches
	2% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,113 ft (339 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	365/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6420°N, 91.8119°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19019

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.2-point margin. 31.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.4%

D 35.2%

Winner: Republican by 28.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.7%
	50% below US avg
High School+	96.3%
Graduate Degree+	4.8%
School Test Score	5.73

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	365/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	31.0%
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	44
Restaurants	37
Retail Stores	72

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	36.1 min
Drive Alone	61.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.7%

Stanley, IA

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Stanley a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Stanley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Stanley vs U.S. Average

Income: Stanley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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