Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Cambridge is a small town in Iowa with a population of 948. Residents earn $74,531 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cambridge receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cambridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cambridge is $74,531, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Cambridge is $172,800, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,531 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,347 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,395 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,610 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,581 |
| County GDP | $63,823M |
| Restaurants | 1,227 |
| Healthcare | 1,513 |
| Retail | 1,606 |
| Manufacturing | 341 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,943 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.02% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $172,800 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $319,451 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $128 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,080 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,943 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.02% |
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,653/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,513 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 871 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9017°N, 93.5366°W |
| County FIPS | 19153 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,513 |
| Restaurants | 1,227 |
| Retail Stores | 1,606 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |