Iowa
Sun Valley Lake is a small town in Iowa with a population of 162. Residents earn $127,188 per year, which is 69% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sun Valley Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, high obesity rates. Sun Valley Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sun Valley Lake is $127,188, which is significantly higher than the national average — 69% above $75,149. This places Sun Valley Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Sun Valley Lake is $485,300, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Sun Valley Lake is a highly educated community — 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Sun Valley Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 26.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,188 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,883 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $889 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,255 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 182 |
| County GDP | $234M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,583 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.36% |
| Commute Time | 34.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 29.0% |
| Census Median | $485,300 |
| 72% above US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,583 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.36% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,711/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8492°N, 94.0675°W |
| County FIPS | 19159 |
Winner: Republican by 51.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.1% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 29.0% |