Villisca, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,004 Population 561/sq mi density
$58,469 Median Income $32,839 per capita
$74,100 Home Value $79,089 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,469 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,100 home value, $732/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Villisca, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,469
22% below
$32,839 per capita
Home Value
$74,100
74% below
Zillow: $79,089
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Villisca Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
26%
Rent
63%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Villisca a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Villisca residents earn a median household income of $58,469 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,839. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Villisca is $74,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,089. Median rent is $732/month, with 19.1% 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 1955.

Education

14.5% of adults in Villisca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,004
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,469
Per Capita$32,839
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,100
Rent$732
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$79,089
Housing Units541
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,085 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Villisca was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.