At a Glance
Median Income
$59,432
$24,655 per capita
Home Value
$74,000
Zillow: $117,842
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Superior a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.3% (75% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,432
Per Capita$24,655
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$117,842
Housing Units77
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,494 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Superior was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.