Iowa
Volga is a small town in Iowa with a population of 255. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Volga receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Volga offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Volga is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Volga is $78,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $779 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.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Volga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.0% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.0% |
| 33% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,633 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $987 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,538 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 614 |
| County GDP | $1,177M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,527 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.52% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $280,667 |
| Census Median Rent | $779 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,527 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.52% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8029°N, 91.5423°W |
| County FIPS | 19043 |
Winner: Republican by 34.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |