At a Glance
Median Income
$72,303
$35,585 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $312,402
Median Rent
$741/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
15.3% smoking rate
How State Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows State Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is State Center a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
State Center residents earn a median household income of $72,303 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,585. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,066 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in State Center is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,402. Median rent is $741/month, with 19.4% 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 1952.
Education
26.4% of adults in State Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
State Center has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,548
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,548/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,303
Per Capita$35,585
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$741
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$312,402
Housing Units677
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,069 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in State Center was built in 1952.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.