Alburnett, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Alburnett is a small town in Iowa with a population of 815. Residents earn $90,417 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
815 Population 1,072/sq mi density
$90,417 Median Income $39,218 per capita
$198,100 Home Value $293,497 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,417 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,100 home value, $863/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,417
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $198,100
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

How Alburnett Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population815
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,072/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,417
Per Capita$39,218
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$21,899M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,100
Rent$863
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$293,497
Rent Burden15.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation893 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+98.7%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.4%
Libraries12

Is Alburnett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alburnett receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Alburnett stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alburnett is $90,417, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alburnett is $198,100, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Alburnett experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 34.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Alburnett has a population of 815 with a density of 1,072 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

815
Total Population
1,072
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Alburnett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alburnett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alburnett is $90,417, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Alburnett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,417
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,218
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
IRS Avg AGI$84,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,760
County GDP$21,899M

Business (County)

Restaurants543
Healthcare760
Retail691
Manufacturing202

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,996
71% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Alburnett is $198,100, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $293,497.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$198,100
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$293,497

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,996
71% above US avg
Effective Rate3.03%
In Alburnett, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alburnett vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.5%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.5%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death7,001/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access92.2%
Healthcare Facilities760

Crime Rates: Alburnett vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Alburnett has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall34.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation893 ft (272 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,072/sq mi
Coordinates42.1489°N, 91.6201°W
County FIPS19113
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.9-point margin. 88.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.3%
D 54.2%

Winner: Democrat by 9.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score5.73
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,072/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.4%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities760
Restaurants543
Retail Stores691

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.7%

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