At a Glance
Median Income
$112,672
$40,789 per capita
Home Value
$224,100
Zillow: $268,911
Median Rent
$776/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
13.8% smoking rate
How Urbana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Urbana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Urbana a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Urbana residents earn a median household income of $112,672 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,789. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Urbana is $224,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,911. Median rent is $776/month, with 25.0% 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 1994.
Education
28.8% of adults in Urbana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Urbana has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,628
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,672
Per Capita$40,789
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,100
Rent$776
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$268,911
Housing Units553
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation929 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Urbana was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.