Beaman, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
117 Population 616/sq mi density
$82,083 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $226,822 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $688/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaman, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,083
9% above
$45,000 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $226,822
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Beaman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
32%
Rent
59%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaman a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaman residents earn a median household income of $82,083 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,000. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beaman is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,822. Median rent is $688/month, with 18.8% 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 1954.

Education

9.7% of adults in Beaman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beaman 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 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population117
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density616/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,083
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$688
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$226,822
Housing Units82
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Beaman was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.