Living in Numa, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Numa · Census data 2020–2024

Numa has 58 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $63,125 (16% lower than the Iowa median).

Numa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Numa at a glance

Population
58
Median age
50.1State: 38.6
Median household income
$63,125State: $75,059
Homeowners
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7%
Average commute
20 min

Is Numa a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Numa median household income

The median household income in Numa is $63,125 and the income per person is $37,864. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Numa$63,125
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Numa: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
40
Owner-occupied
87.5%
Renter-occupied
12.5%
Vacant
20%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.81

Numa demographics

Population
58
Median age
50.1
Under 18
17.2%
65 and older
27.6%
Households
32
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Numa ›

Education in Numa

7% of adults 25 and older in Numa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Numa7%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Numa

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
20 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.6%

Numa vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Numa58$63,125——
Cincinnati229$45,625$56,400$850
Centerville5,372$46,563$103,000$755
Mystic216$41,000$57,500$469
Seymour594$46,071$86,800$614
Promise City105$41,563$53,900$625
Unionville1,824$61,406$105,400$516
Moulton498$66,250$81,800$644
Moravia624$49,286$121,700$700

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Living in Numa: FAQ

What is the median household income in Numa, IA?

The median household income in Numa is $63,125, 16% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Numa, IA a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.

What is the median age in Numa?

The median age in Numa is 50.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Numa?

The average commute to work in Numa is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Numa?

The unemployment rate in Numa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Numa?

7% of adults in Numa have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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