Superior, IA

Iowa

Superior is a small town in Iowa with a population of 132. Residents earn $59,432 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
132 Population 307/sq mi density
$59,432 Median Income $24,655 per capita
$74,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,432 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/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

132
Total Population
307
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Superior vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Superior vs U.S. Average

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: Superior vs U.S.

Commute Mode

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

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)330
County GDP$519M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare28
Retail43
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone94.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Superior is $74,000, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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

Owner-Occupied98.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Rate4.31%
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

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.8%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death7,705/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.7%
Healthcare Facilities28

Crime Rates: Superior vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

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 Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.7 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,494 ft (455 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density307/sq mi
Coordinates43.4336°N, 94.9466°W
County FIPS19063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.9%
80% below US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density307/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants14
Retail Stores43

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone94.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Compare Superior with another city: