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Sun Valley Lake, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Ringgold County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
162 Population 79/sq mi density
$127,188 Median Income $76,883 per capita
$485,300 Home Value $350,865 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 1,746 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$127,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$485,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sun Valley Lake, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,188
69% above
$76,883 per capita
Home Value
$485,300
72% above
Zillow: $350,865
Violent Crime
159/100K
58% below
1,746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
99% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sun Valley Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
169%
Home Value
172%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
199%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sun Valley Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sun Valley Lake residents earn a median household income of $127,188 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,883. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sun Valley Lake is $485,300 , 72% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,865. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Sun Valley Lake reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,746/100K.

Education

67.1% of adults in Sun Valley Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (99% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sun Valley Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population162
Median Age69.7 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,188
Per Capita$76,883
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

A+
Home Value$485,300
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$350,865
Housing Units549
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent159/100K
Property1,746/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,711/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,139 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sun Valley Lake was built in 1993.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.