Albert City is a small town of 666 in Iowa, with a median household income of $71,667
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Albert City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Albert City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Albert City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.7
Albert City's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Albert City costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Albert City, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$731
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Albert City's violent crime rate is 214.1 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
214.1 /100k
Property Crime
1100.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Albert City is served primarily by Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Albert City, IA
National Avg
School District
Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Albert City sees average highs of 25.3°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 32.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.2 inches of snow per year.
Albert City's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Albert City roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,000 and median rent is $731/month.
Albert City's violent crime rate is 214.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1100.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Albert City are operated by Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Albert City, IA has a population of 666, a median household income of $71,667, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Albert City averages 25.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.0 inches
with about 35.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Albert City, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50510.
The population of Albert City, Iowa is 666 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Albert City: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $80,000, median household income $71,667, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Albert City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
