What are the schools like in Sperry, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Sperry?

The median household income in Sperry, IA is $75,385 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sperry, IA?

Sperry has an average high temperature of 32.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.9 inches.

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

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

Sperry has a violent crime rate of 300.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2227.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sperry, IA a Good Place to Live?

Sperry is a small town of 101 in Iowa, with a median household income of $75,385 .

Strengths: Sperry stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Sperry city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Sperry metro area.

Metric	Sperry, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,099	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,385	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sperry's violent crime rate is 300.3 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

300.3 /100k

Property Crime

2227.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sperry, 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	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sperry sees average highs of 32.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation and 16.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sperry, IA
Average High — January	32.2°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.2"
Annual Snowfall	16.9"

Demographics

Metric	Sperry, IA	National Avg
Population	101	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mediapolis, IA 3 mi Kingston, IA 6 mi Beaverdale, IA 8 mi Yarmouth, IA 9 mi West Burlington, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Sperry

Sperry, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52650

Sperry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sperry, IA affordable or expensive?

Sperry has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $1,099/month against a median household income of $75,385.

What is the crime rate in Sperry, IA?

Sperry's violent crime rate is 300.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2227.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sperry?

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

Is Sperry, IA a good place to live?

Sperry, IA has a population of 101, a median household income of $75,385, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Sperry?

Sperry averages 32.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches with about 16.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sperry?

Sperry, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52650.

What is the population of Sperry?

The population of Sperry, Iowa is 101 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sperry?

Key numbers for living in Sperry: median home N/A, median household income $75,385, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sperry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.