Victor, IA

Iowa

Victor is a small town in Iowa with a population of 946. Residents earn $70,694 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
946 Population 1,971/sq mi density
$70,694 Median Income $28,020 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $156,836 Zillow
$742 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,694 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $742/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,694
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,200
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $742
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.8%
40% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

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

People

Population946
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,971/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,694
Per Capita$28,020
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,654M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$742
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$156,836

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation837 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+93.5%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Libraries3

Is Victor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Victor receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Victor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Victor is $70,694, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Victor is $116,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Victor 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 36.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Victor has a population of 946 with a density of 1,971 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%).

Population

946
Total Population
1,971
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Victor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Victor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Victor is $70,694, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Victor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,694
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,020
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$77,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,654M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare62
Retail80
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Victor is $116,200, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $742 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $156,836.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,200
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$156,836

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$742
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Rate4.03%
In Victor, 44.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Victor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.8%
40% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access70.8%
Healthcare Facilities62

Crime Rates: Victor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Victor has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,971/sq mi
Coordinates41.7306°N, 92.2948°W
County FIPS19157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,971/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants47
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Work from Home8.5%

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