Valeria, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
43 Population 860/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $25,607 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $298,480 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Valeria, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$25,607 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $298,480
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
58%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valeria a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%

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%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,653/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI45 (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
Broadband100.0%
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
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.