Iowa
University Park is a small town in Iowa with a population of 704. Residents earn $65,815 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, University Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. University Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in University Park is $65,815, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in University Park is $92,700, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
University Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,815 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,723 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,067 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,144 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 625 |
| County GDP | $1,192M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,289 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.63% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $92,700 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $145,409 |
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,289 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.63% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,887/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 775 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2855°N, 92.6150°W |
| County FIPS | 19123 |
Winner: Republican by 51.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 903/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |