Cascade, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
2,565 Population
$69,861 Median Income
$196,100 Home Value
$822 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
30.4 yrs Median Age
26.5% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.1
Education

People

Population2,565
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,336/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91.1%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$69,861
Per Capita Income$33,794
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate8.4%
County GDP$858M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$196,100
Zillow Value$279,287
Median Rent$822
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Depression20.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul19° / 73°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow31 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.1/5
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Work From Home7.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Cascade Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$69,861
Home Value$196,100
Median Rent$822
Poverty Rate8.4%
Bachelor's Degree+26.5%
Unemployment1.5%
Avg Temperature47.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,565
Population Density1,336 per sq mi
Median Age30.4 years
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.1% Black 0.2% Hispanic 0.2% Other 8.5%
White91.1%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.5%

Language

English Only95.1%
Spanish Speakers4.9%
English 95.1% Spanish 4.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.3%
Health Insurance97.1%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$69,861
Per Capita Income$33,794
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$963
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$78,129

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate8.4%
Total Establishments (County)667
County GDP$858M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation39
Healthcare Facilities43
Retail Stores68
Manufacturing29
Total Establishments667

Industry Mix

Restaurants 39 Healthcare 43 Retail 68 Manufacturing 29

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$78,129
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,197

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.2 min
Work From Home7.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

30% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$196,100
Zillow Home Value Index$279,287

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$330,750
Price Per Sq Ft$137
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops14.3%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.7%

Rental Costs

29% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$822

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,197
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.14%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression20.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.1%
Regular Checkup75.2%
Premature Death Rate5,993 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access71.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)43
Restaurants (County)39

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

19°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average47.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.3 in
Annual Snowfall31.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Land Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density1,336 per sq mi
Latitude42.3018°
Longitude-91.0047°
County FIPS19105

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.3%
D 36%

Republican +26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.5%
High School+94.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,336 per sq mi
Land Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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