Median Income
$58,469
22% lower than US avg
Home Value
$74,100
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$732
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.1%
97% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.6%
6% lower than US avg
How Villisca Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,004
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,469
Per Capita$32,839
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$376M
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,100
Rent$732
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$79,360
Health
Obesity37.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,085 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+90.5%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Libraries4
Is Villisca a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Villisca receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Villisca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Villisca is $58,469, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Villisca is $74,100, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Villisca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 27.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Villisca has a population of 1,004 with a density of 561 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 1.9% Hispanic.
Population
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
The median household income in Villisca is $58,469, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,469 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,839 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,359 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 192 |
| County GDP | $376M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.80% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
The median home value in Villisca is $74,100, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $79,360.
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,100 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $79,360 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% 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
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.80% |
In Villisca, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Villisca vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,565/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
Crime Rates: Villisca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Villisca has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 27.8 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,085 ft (331 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9299°N, 94.9811°W |
| County FIPS | 19173 |