Breda, IA

Iowa

Breda is a small town in Iowa with a population of 436. Residents earn $59,469 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
436 Population 589/sq mi density
$59,469 Median Income $40,688 per capita
$133,600 Home Value $226,689 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 17.5% 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
4.1 / 5.0
$59,469 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $806/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,469
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $133,600
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $806
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.6%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Breda Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population436
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,469
Per Capita$40,688
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,837M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,600
Rent$806
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$226,689
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,360 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+95.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband73.0%
Libraries4

Is Breda a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Breda receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Breda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Breda is $59,469, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Breda is $133,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $806 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.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Breda experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Breda has a population of 436 with a density of 589 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

436
Total Population
589
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Breda vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Breda vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Breda is $59,469, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Breda vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,469
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,688
Avg Weekly Wage$974
IRS Avg AGI$85,620

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)968
County GDP$1,837M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare103
Retail127
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,363
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.2 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Breda is $133,600, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $806 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $226,689.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$133,600
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$226,689

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$806
31% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,363
25% above US avg
Effective Rate3.27%
In Breda, 40.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Breda vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.0%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death6,828/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities103

Crime Rates: Breda vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Breda has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.7 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,360 ft (415 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density589/sq mi
Coordinates42.1840°N, 94.9750°W
County FIPS19027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.9-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 41.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+95.4%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density589/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities103
Restaurants60
Retail Stores127

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.2 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

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