Baldwin, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jackson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
161 Population 424/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $26,899 per capita
$49,000 Home Value $266,269 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Baldwin, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,583
34% below
$26,899 per capita
Home Value
$49,000
83% below
Zillow: $266,269
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Baldwin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
17%
Rent
73%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baldwin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baldwin residents earn a median household income of $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,899. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baldwin is $49,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,269. Median rent is $850/month, with 26.9% 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 1938.

Education

8.0% of adults in Baldwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baldwin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population161
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$26,899
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,000
Rent$850
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$266,269
Housing Units92
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation716 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Baldwin was built in 1938.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.