Iowa
Callender is a small town in Iowa with a population of 381. Residents earn $66,667 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Callender receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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 high obesity rates. Callender offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Callender is $66,667, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Callender is $107,100, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $425 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Callender 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 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,667 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,307 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,091 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,898 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,198 |
| County GDP | $2,759M |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 126 |
| Retail | 140 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,372 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.02% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
| Census Median | $107,100 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $155,851 |
| Census Median Rent | $425 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,372 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.02% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,249/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,149 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 719/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3616°N, 94.2955°W |
| County FIPS | 19187 |
Winner: Republican by 31.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 719/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Retail Stores | 140 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |