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Auburn, IA

Iowa

Auburn is a small town in Iowa with a population of 172. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
172 Population 344/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $35,318 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $102,854 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $688/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,300
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.3%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population172
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$35,318
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$1,837M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$102,854
Housing Units95
Rent Burden14.6%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking14.6%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries4

Is Auburn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Auburn receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Auburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Auburn is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Auburn is $93,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 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.

Education

20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Auburn has a population of 172 with a density of 344 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

172
Total Population
344
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Auburn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Auburn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Auburn is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Auburn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,318
Avg Weekly Wage$974
IRS Avg AGI$85,620

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)968
County GDP$1,837M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare103
Retail127
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,363
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Auburn is $93,300, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $102,854.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,300
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$102,854

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$688
41% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.5%
Housing Units95
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,363
25% above US avg
Effective Rate4.68%
In Auburn, 41.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.3%
29% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.8%
Short Sleep35.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits66.7%
Premature Death6,828/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities103
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall30.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density344/sq mi
Coordinates42.2495°N, 94.8777°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.9-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 41.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
40% below US avg
High School+88.4%
Graduate Degree+9.3%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density344/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities103
Restaurants60
Retail Stores127

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

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