Iowa
Vail is a small town in Iowa with a population of 431. Residents earn $66,458 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vail receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Vail offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Vail is $66,458, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Vail is $82,100, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Vail experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 62.3% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.7% |
| 181% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,458 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,668 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,004 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 514 |
| County GDP | $1,117M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.66% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $82,100 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,571 |
| Census Median Rent | $665 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.66% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,259 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0597°N, 95.2005°W |
| County FIPS | 19047 |
Winner: Republican by 43.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |