Stockport, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Van Buren County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
224 Population 217/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $25,831 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $195,146 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $633/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stockport, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,938
26% below
$25,831 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
75% below
Zillow: $195,146
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Stockport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stockport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
25%
Rent
54%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stockport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stockport residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,831. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stockport is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,146. Median rent is $633/month, with 27.5% 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 1938.

Education

10.0% of adults in Stockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stockport has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population224
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,938
Per Capita$25,831
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$295M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$633
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$195,146
Housing Units90
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation754 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Stockport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.