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Stanley, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
73 Population 365/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $32,044 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $250,446 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
627 Violent Crime/100K 2,281 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
627 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanley, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$32,044 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $250,446
Violent Crime
627/100K
65% above
2,281/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
422% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
522%
Crime
165%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 18.8% (422% 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 $250,446. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Stanley reports 627 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,281/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population73
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$32,044
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$250,446
Housing Units42
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent627/100K
Property2,281/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,284/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband31.0%
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.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.