Iowa
Bonaparte is a small town in Iowa with a population of 382. Residents earn $40,000 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bonaparte receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bonaparte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bonaparte is $40,000, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Bonaparte is $68,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $450 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Bonaparte experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 23.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,000 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,773 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $890 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,133 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
| County GDP | $295M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,888 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.22% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $68,500 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,681 |
| Census Median Rent | $450 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,888 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.22% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,795/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.7 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 596 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7012°N, 91.8007°W |
| County FIPS | 19177 |
Winner: Republican by 55.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |