Yorktown, IA

Iowa

Yorktown is a small town in Iowa with a population of 26. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
26 Population 96/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $29,281 per capita
$83,300 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,500
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,300
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

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

People

Population26
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans18.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$29,281
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$811M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units14

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,068 ft (326 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries4

Is Yorktown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yorktown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Yorktown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yorktown is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yorktown is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Yorktown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Yorktown has a population of 26 with a density of 96 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

26
Total Population
96
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.4%
Female 34.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Yorktown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Yorktown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yorktown is $47,500, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Yorktown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,500
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,281
Avg Weekly Wage$970
IRS Avg AGI$66,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg
Establishments (County)482
County GDP$811M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare56
Retail61
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,347
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Yorktown is $83,300, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,300
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units14
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,347
4% below US avg
Effective Rate4.02%
Yorktown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall22.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,068 ft (326 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates40.7353°N, 95.1543°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19145
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.4-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 42.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+82.4%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density96/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants32
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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