Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Ainsworth is a small town in Iowa with a population of 723. Residents earn $67,115 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ainsworth receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Ainsworth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ainsworth is $67,115, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ainsworth is $110,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ainsworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 25.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,115 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,289 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,685 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 858 |
| County GDP | $1,863M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 61 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,261 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $110,300 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $234,921 |
| Census Median Rent | $714 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,261 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 737 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2901°N, 91.5543°W |
| County FIPS | 19183 |
Winner: Republican by 24.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.6% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,954/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.8% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |