Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Center Point is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,575. Residents earn $92,500 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Center Point receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Center Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Center Point is $92,500, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Center Point is $215,800, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Center Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 34.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,500 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,270 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,300 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,771 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,760 |
| County GDP | $21,899M |
| Restaurants | 543 |
| Healthcare | 760 |
| Retail | 691 |
| Manufacturing | 202 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,996 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.78% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
| Census Median | $215,800 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,217 |
| Median List Price | $199,500 |
| Median List Price | $199,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,022 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,996 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.78% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 760 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.8 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 842 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1846°N, 91.7799°W |
| County FIPS | 19113 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.0% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 760 |
| Restaurants | 543 |
| Retail Stores | 691 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |