At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$32,044 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $271,261
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
27.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.2% smoking rate
How Stanley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanley residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,044. The unemployment rate stands at 27.9% (675% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanley is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,261. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.7% of adults in Stanley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population73
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$32,044
Unemployment27.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$271,261
Housing Units42
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,113 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute36 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Stanley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.