At a Glance
Median Income
$56,414
$30,354 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
Zillow: $91,634
Median Rent
$723/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
17.5% smoking rate
How Abingdon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Abingdon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Abingdon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Abingdon residents earn a median household income of $56,414 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,354. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abingdon is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,634. Median rent is $723/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
15.1% of adults in Abingdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abingdon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,424
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,394/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,414
Per Capita$30,354
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$723
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$91,634
Housing Units1,583
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,041/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation750 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute39 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Abingdon was founded in 1828.
The median home in Abingdon was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.