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Udell, IA

Iowa

Udell is a small town in Iowa with a population of 20. Residents earn $100,417 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
20 Population 71/sq mi density
$100,417 Median Income $38,225 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $195,170 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,417
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Udell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,417
Per Capita$38,225
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$518M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,170
Housing Units18
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation996 ft (304 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute35 min
Broadband9.0%
Libraries3

Is Udell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Udell receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Udell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Udell is $100,417, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Udell among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Udell is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Udell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Udell has a population of 20 with a density of 71 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

20
Total Population
71
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65%
Female 35%

Race & Ethnicity

Udell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Udell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Udell is $100,417, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Udell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,417
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,225
Avg Weekly Wage$887
IRS Avg AGI$56,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)410
County GDP$518M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare30
Retail47
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,592
3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.0 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Udell is $65,000, 77% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,170.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$195,170

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Housing Units18
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,592
3% above US avg
Effective Rate5.53%
Udell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall21.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation996 ft (304 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates40.7801°N, 92.7432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 9.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+11.1%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density71/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access9.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities30
Restaurants26
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.0 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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