Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Anamosa is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,553. Residents earn $56,167 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Anamosa receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Anamosa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Anamosa is $56,167, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Anamosa is $164,900, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Anamosa is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 126 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,407 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Anamosa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,167 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,245 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $963 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,129 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 667 |
| County GDP | $858M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,197 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.55% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $164,900 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $230,537 |
| Median List Price | $227,995 |
| Median List Price | $227,995 |
| $/Sq Ft | $134 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $897 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,197 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.55% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,993/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Total Violent | 126.3/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 108.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,406.9/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 288.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,082.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 36.1/100K |
| Arson | 18.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.2 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1088°N, 91.2752°W |
| County FIPS | 19105 |
Winner: Republican by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,204/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |