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Yetter, IA

Iowa

Yetter is a small town in Iowa with a population of 17. Residents earn $47,188 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
17 Population 131/sq mi density
$47,188 Median Income $34,665 per capita
$47,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,188
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $47,000
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population17
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,188
Per Capita$34,665
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$560M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units13
Rent Burden22.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,215 ft (370 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband9.0%
Libraries7

Is Yetter a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yetter receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Yetter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yetter is $47,188, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yetter is $47,000, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Yetter experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Yetter has a population of 17 with a density of 131 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

17
Total Population
131
People / sq mi
55.5yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Yetter vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Yetter vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yetter is $47,188, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Yetter vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,188
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,665
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$75,557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)325
County GDP$560M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare31
Retail49
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,718
6% above US avg
Cost of Living87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Yetter is $47,000, 83% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$47,000
83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units13
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,718
6% above US avg
Effective Rate7.91%
Yetter has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall30.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,215 ft (370 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates42.3161°N, 94.8432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19025
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 9.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+84.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density131/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access9.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants15
Retail Stores49

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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