Iowa
Boyden is a small town in Iowa with a population of 702. Residents earn $81,354 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Boyden receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Boyden stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Boyden is $81,354, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Boyden is $175,300, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Boyden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches, including 34.8 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 | $81,354 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,164 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,219 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,576 |
| County GDP | $3,920M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,429 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $175,300 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,894 |
| Census Median Rent | $765 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.1% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,429 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 3,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.9 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,423 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1891°N, 96.0032°W |
| County FIPS | 19167 |
Winner: Republican by 71.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.6% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |