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Volga, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County
Volga, IA
At a Glance
How Volga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Volga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Volga a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Volga residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,633. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Volga is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,667. Median rent is $779/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Volga reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,806/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Volga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Volga has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.