Living in Percival, Iowa

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

Percival has 105 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $57,727 (23% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $99,100.

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

Percival at a glance

Population
105
Median age
45.1State: 38.6
Median household income
$57,727State: $75,059
Median home value
$99,100State: $208,000
Homeowners
53.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%

Is Percival a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Percival

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Percival the median home value is $99,100, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Percival$99,100
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Percival median household income

The median household income in Percival is $57,727 and the income per person is $38,550. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Percival$57,727
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Percival: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
52
Owner-occupied
53.8%
Renter-occupied
46.2%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1942
Average household size
2.02

Percival demographics

Population
105
Median age
45.1
Under 18
30.5%
65 and older
34.3%
Households
52
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
17.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Percival

21.9% of adults 25 and older in Percival have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Percival21.9%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Percival

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
81.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
18.4%
Homes with broadband
17.3%

Percival vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Percival105$57,727$99,100—
Nebraska City7,369$67,117$162,000$947
Thurman217$91,188$107,500$1,725
Lake Waconda127$145,644$325,800—
Union215$64,000$115,600$1,075
Sidney955$80,714$125,300$750
Nehawka109$58,958$119,300$1,125
Tabor877$58,750$204,200$289
Beaver Lake2,114$121,607$393,100—

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Living in Percival: FAQ

What is the median household income in Percival, IA?

The median household income in Percival is $57,727, 23% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Percival?

The median home value in Percival is $99,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Percival, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median.

What is the median age in Percival?

The median age in Percival is 45.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Percival?

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

How educated is Percival?

21.9% of adults in Percival 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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