At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$25,607 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $298,480
Violent Crime
296/100K
1,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Valeria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valeria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valeria a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valeria residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,607. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valeria is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,480. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Valeria reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,719/100K.
Education
4.0% of adults in Valeria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valeria has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$25,607
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$298,480
Housing Units22
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent296/100K
Property1,719/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation871 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute32 min
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Valeria was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.