Median Income
$59,432
21% lower than US avg
Home Value
$74,000
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment
3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
61% lower than US avg
How Superior Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population132
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans94.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,432
Per Capita$24,655
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$519M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,494 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries3
Is Superior a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Superior receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Superior offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Superior is $59,432, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Superior is $74,000, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Superior has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Superior has a population of 132 with a density of 307 people per square mile. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Superior is $59,432, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $59,432 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $24,655 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,021 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 330 |
| County GDP | $519M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,190 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.31% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Superior is $74,000, 74% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% 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
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,190 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.31% |
In Superior, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.4% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Superior vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,705/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
Crime Rates: Superior vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Superior has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 31.7 inches |
| 16% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,494 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4336°N, 94.9466°W |
| County FIPS | 19063 |