Struble, IA

Iowa

Struble is a small town in Iowa with a population of 71. Residents earn $59,167 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
71 Population 444/sq mi density
$59,167 Median Income $31,399 per capita
$142,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,167 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,167
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $142,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.0%
102% higher than US avg

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

People

Population71
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans62.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,167
Per Capita$31,399
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$1,997M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units38

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,267 ft (386 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband30.0%
Libraries5

Is Struble a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Struble receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Struble offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Struble is $59,167, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Struble is $142,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Struble experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Struble has a population of 71 with a density of 444 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

71
Total Population
444
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Struble vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Struble vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Struble is $59,167, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Struble vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,167
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,399
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
IRS Avg AGI$88,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg
Establishments (County)878
County GDP$1,997M

Business (County)

Restaurants50
Healthcare52
Retail88
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,722
35% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Struble is $142,000, 50% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,000
50% below US avg

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-Occupied83.3%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1941

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,722
35% above US avg
Effective Rate3.33%
Struble has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.0 inches. The area enjoys 291 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.0 inches
21% below US avg
Snowfall30.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,267 ft (386 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates42.8944°N, 96.1945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19149
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.3-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.5%
D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 54.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density444/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access30.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants50
Retail Stores88

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

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