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Superior, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County
Superior, IA
At a Glance
How Superior Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Superior's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Superior a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Superior residents earn a median household income of $59,432 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,655. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Superior is $74,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,842. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Superior reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,120/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Superior hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Superior has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.