Stuart, IA

Iowa · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
1,642 Population
$62,500 Median Income
$152,300 Home Value
$768 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
40.5 yrs Median Age
17.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.4
Education

People

Population1,642
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89.5%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita Income$34,461
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty Rate12.3%
County GDP$663M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$152,300
Zillow Value$213,497
Median Rent$768
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression21.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul20° / 74°
Rain37 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Work From Home12.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Stuart Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$62,500
Home Value$152,300
Median Rent$768
Poverty Rate12.3%
Bachelor's Degree+17.3%
Unemployment2.1%
Avg Temperature48.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,642
Population Density582 per sq mi
Median Age40.5 years
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.5% Black 3.9% Hispanic 2.2% Other 4.4%
White89.5%
Black or African American3.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.4%

Language

English Only97.4%
Spanish Speakers2.6%
English 97.4% Spanish 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.8%
Health Insurance98.2%

Income

17% below avg
Median Household Income$62,500
Per Capita Income$34,461
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,022
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$64,151

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.1%
Poverty Rate12.3%
Total Establishments (County)332
County GDP$663M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation17
Healthcare Facilities22
Retail Stores29
Manufacturing3
Total Establishments332

Industry Mix

Restaurants 17 Healthcare 22 Retail 29 Manufacturing 3

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$64,151
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,267

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.9 min
Work From Home12.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

46% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$152,300
Zillow Home Value Index$213,497

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied70.4%

Rental Costs

34% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$768

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedroom$989
3 Bedroom$1,282
4 Bedroom$1,420

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,267
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.15%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.2%
Regular Checkup73.9%
Premature Death Rate7,151 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access34.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)22
Restaurants (County)17

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

20°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average48.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Land Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density582 per sq mi
Latitude41.5005°
Longitude-94.3181°
County FIPS19001

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.8%
D 26.7%

Republican +45 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.3%
High School+88.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density582 per sq mi
Land Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)6
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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