What are the schools like in Udell, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Udell?

The median household income in Udell, IA is $71,875 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 Udell, IA?

Udell has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.5 inches.

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

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

Udell has a violent crime rate of 233.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 885.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Udell, IA a Good Place to Live?

Udell is a small town of 24 in Iowa, with a median household income of $71,875 .

Strengths: Udell stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Udell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Udell 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 Udell metro area.

Metric	Udell, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$60,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Udell's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

233.4 /100k

Property Crime

885.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Udell, 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	16.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Udell sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation and 21.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Udell, IA
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	36.0"
Annual Snowfall	21.5"

Demographics

Metric	Udell, IA	National Avg
Population	24	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.8 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	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Unionville, IA 4 mi Moulton, IA 7 mi Centerville, IA 8 mi Rathbun, IA 8 mi Moravia, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Udell

Udell, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52593

Udell vs Other Cities

Udell, IA vs Unionville, IA Udell, IA vs Moulton, IA Udell, IA vs Centerville, IA Udell, IA vs Rathbun, IA Udell, IA vs Moravia, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Udell, IA affordable or expensive?

Udell has a median home value of $60,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $71,875.

What is the crime rate in Udell, IA?

Udell's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 885.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Udell?

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

Is Udell, IA a good place to live?

Udell, IA has a population of 24, a median household income of $71,875, 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 Udell?

Udell averages 32.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches with about 21.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Udell?

Udell, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52593.

What is the population of Udell?

The population of Udell, Iowa is 24 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Udell?

Key numbers for living in Udell: median home $60,000, median household income $71,875, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Udell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.