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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,469 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,688 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $974 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,620 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 968 |
| County GDP | $1,837M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 103 |
| Retail | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,363 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.27% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $133,600 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,689 |
| Census Median Rent | $806 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,363 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.27% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,828/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.7 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,360 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1840°N, 94.9750°W |
| County FIPS | 19027 |
Winner: Republican by 41.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 589/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 73.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 127 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |