Victor, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
946 Population 1,971/sq mi density
$70,694 Median Income $28,020 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $166,368 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,694 median income, 2.6% 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

Victor, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,694
6% below
$28,020 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
59% below
Zillow: $166,368
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Victor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Victor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
41%
Rent
64%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Victor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Victor residents earn a median household income of $70,694 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,020. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Victor is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,368. Median rent is $742/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

22.5% of adults in Victor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population946
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,971/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,694
Per Capita$28,020
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$742
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$166,368
Housing Units403
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation837 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Victor was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.