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Yale, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Yale is a small town in Iowa with a population of 337. Residents earn $80,938 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
337 Population 1,162/sq mi density
$80,938 Median Income $30,912 per capita
$74,700 Home Value $191,550 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,700 home value, $940/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,938
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $74,700
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.1%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Yale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population337
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,938
Per Capita$30,912
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$753M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,700
Rent$940
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$191,550
Housing Units145
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking14.3%
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.6%
Libraries8

Is Yale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yale receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Yale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yale is $80,938, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yale is $74,700, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Yale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Yale has a population of 337 with a density of 1,162 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

337
Total Population
1,162
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Yale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yale is $80,938, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Yale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,938
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$30,912
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$87,854

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)395
County GDP$753M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare27
Retail36
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,696
63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Yale is $74,700, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,550.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,700
74% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$191,550

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden30.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%
Housing Units145
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,696
63% above US avg
Effective Rate7.63%
In Yale, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.3% are current smokers. 21.0% report depression. 22.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.3%
2% above US avg
Binge Drinking23.3%
Physical Inactivity22.6%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep32.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.7%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Checkup Rate73.9%
Dental Visits71.2%
Premature Death6,483/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access47.2%
Healthcare Facilities27
Yale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,162/sq mi
Coordinates41.7751°N, 94.3578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38-point margin. 94.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.3%
D 30.3%

Winner: Republican by 38 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.1%
58% below US avg
High School+96.1%
Graduate Degree+0.5%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,162/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.6%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities27
Restaurants27
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

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