Valeria, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Valeria is a small town in Iowa with a population of 43. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
43 Population 860/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $25,607 per capita
$162,500 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population43
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans27.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$25,607
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,823M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units22

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation871 ft (265 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute32 min
Broadband15.0%
Libraries19

Is Valeria a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valeria receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Valeria offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valeria is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valeria is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Valeria experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Valeria has a population of 43 with a density of 860 people per square mile. The median age is 26.6 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

43
Total Population
860
People / sq mi
26.6yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.5%
Female 39.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Valeria vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Valeria vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valeria is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Valeria vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,607
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
IRS Avg AGI$93,610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,581
County GDP$63,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,227
Healthcare1,513
Retail1,606
Manufacturing341

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,943
98% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Valeria is $162,500, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units22
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,943
98% above US avg
Effective Rate4.27%
Valeria has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.6 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation871 ft (265 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density860/sq mi
Coordinates41.7298°N, 93.3255°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19153
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.9-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.9%
D 54.8%

Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.0%
88% below US avg
High School+88.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density860/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities1,513
Restaurants1,227
Retail Stores1,606

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

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