What are the schools like in Everly, IA?

School district data for Everly is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Everly?

The median household income in Everly, IA is $54,792 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Everly, IA?

Everly has an average high temperature of 25.8°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.3 inches.

Everly, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Everly, IA affordable or expensive?

Everly's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Everly is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,000 and the median rent is $738 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Everly, IA?

Everly has a violent crime rate of 81.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 761.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Everly, IA a Good Place to Live?

Everly is a small town of 618 in Iowa, with a median household income of $54,792 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Everly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Everly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Everly 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: 87.7

Everly's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Everly costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Everly, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$738	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Everly's violent crime rate is 81.2 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.2 /100k

Property Crime

761.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Everly, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Everly sees average highs of 25.8°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation and 43.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Everly, IA
Average High — January	25.8°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	30.8"
Annual Snowfall	43.3"

Demographics

Metric	Everly, IA	National Avg
Population	618	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Royal, IA 7 mi Hartley, IA 8 mi Spencer, IA 8 mi Fostoria, IA 10 mi Rossie, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Everly

Everly, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51338

Everly vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Everly, IA affordable or expensive?

Everly's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Everly roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,000 and median rent is $738/month.

What is the crime rate in Everly, IA?

Everly's violent crime rate is 81.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 761.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Everly?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Everly, IA a good place to live?

Everly, IA has a population of 618, a median household income of $54,792, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Everly?

Everly averages 25.8°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches with about 43.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Everly?

Everly, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51338.

What is the population of Everly?

The population of Everly, Iowa is 618 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Everly?

Key numbers for living in Everly: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $96,000, median household income $54,792, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Everly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.