At a Glance
Median Income
$67,115
$30,289 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
Zillow: $254,820
Median Rent
$714/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.5% smoking rate
How Ainsworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ainsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ainsworth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ainsworth residents earn a median household income of $67,115 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,289. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ainsworth is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,820. Median rent is $714/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
7.6% of adults in Ainsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ainsworth has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,954/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,115
Per Capita$30,289
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$1,863M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$714
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$254,820
Housing Units231
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation737 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ainsworth was founded in 1858.
The median home in Ainsworth was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.