At a Glance
Median Income
$62,679
$111,080 per capita
Home Value
$66,000
Zillow: $350,865
Median Rent
$792/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
14.5% smoking rate
How Tingley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tingley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tingley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tingley residents earn a median household income of $62,679 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $111,080. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Tingley is $66,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,865. Median rent is $792/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
20.0% of adults in Tingley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tingley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population115
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,679
Per Capita$111,080
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$792
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$350,865
Housing Units71
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation1,257 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Tingley was founded in 1883.
The median home in Tingley was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.