Iowa
Camanche is a small town in Iowa with a population of 4,562. Residents earn $68,727 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Camanche receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Camanche offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Camanche is $68,727, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Camanche is $175,300, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Camanche is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,117 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Camanche experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,727 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,664 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,940 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,498 |
| County GDP | $2,951M |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $175,300 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,181 |
| Median List Price | $209,900 |
| Median List Price | $209,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $137 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 62.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $815 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Total Violent | 114.0/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 114.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,117.5/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 228.1/100K |
| Theft | 843.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 45.6/100K |
| Arson | 22.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 580 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7927°N, 90.2762°W |
| County FIPS | 19045 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |