Stuart, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Adair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,642 Population 582/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $34,461 per capita
$152,300 Home Value $229,740 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $768/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Stuart, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$34,461 per capita
Home Value
$152,300
46% below
Zillow: $229,740
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Stuart Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
54%
Rent
66%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stuart a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stuart residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,461. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stuart is $152,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,740. Median rent is $768/month, with 27.3% 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 1973.

Education

17.3% of adults in Stuart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stuart has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,642
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$34,461
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,300
Rent$768
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$229,740
Housing Units789
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,151/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stuart was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.