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Aspinwall, IA

Iowa

Aspinwall is a small town in Iowa with a population of 35. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
35 Population 194/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $32,406 per capita
$76,300 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,300
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.4%
73% higher than US avg

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

People

Population35
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$32,406
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$1,051M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units17

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute13 min
Broadband16.0%
Libraries3

Is Aspinwall a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aspinwall receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Aspinwall offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aspinwall is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 21.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aspinwall is $76,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Aspinwall experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Aspinwall has a population of 35 with a density of 194 people per square mile. The median age is 62.9 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%).

Population

35
Total Population
194
People / sq mi
62.9yrs
Median Age
62% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Aspinwall vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Aspinwall vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aspinwall is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Aspinwall vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,406
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$77,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate21.4%
73% above US avg
Establishments (County)444
County GDP$1,051M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare42
Retail44
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,339
24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.0 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Aspinwall is $76,300, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,300
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%
Housing Units17
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,339
24% above US avg
Effective Rate5.69%
Aspinwall has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall30.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates41.9105°N, 95.1350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19165
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.9%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+96.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density194/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants26
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.0 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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