Auburn, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Carroll County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
172 Population 344/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $35,318 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $108,236 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
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, 2.0% 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

Auburn, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$35,318 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $108,236
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Auburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
33%
Rent
59%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Auburn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Auburn residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,318. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 968 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Auburn is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,236. Median rent is $688/month, with 14.6% 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 1948.

Education

20.2% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population172
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$35,318
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$1,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$688
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$108,236
Housing Units95
Rent Burden14.6%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,828/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,227 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Auburn was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.