At a Glance
Median Income
$115,625
$46,798 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
Zillow: $442,977
Violent Crime
527/100K
2,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ackworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ackworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ackworth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ackworth residents earn a median household income of $115,625 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,798. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ackworth is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $442,977. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Ackworth reports 527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,312/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Ackworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ackworth has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population92
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,625
Per Capita$46,798
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$442,977
Housing Units34
Rent Burden42.5%
Crime
F
Violent527/100K
Property2,312/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation864 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Ackworth was founded in 1874.
The median home in Ackworth was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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