Cincinnati, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Appanoose County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
201 Population 114/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $23,083 per capita
$42,500 Home Value $87,899 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,500 home value, $817/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cincinnati, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$23,083 per capita
Home Value
$42,500
85% below
Zillow: $87,899
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Cincinnati Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cincinnati's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
15%
Rent
70%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
364%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cincinnati a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cincinnati residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,083. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cincinnati is $42,500 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,899. Median rent is $817/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

13.7% of adults in Cincinnati hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cincinnati has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population201
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$23,083
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,500
Rent$817
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$87,899
Housing Units115
Rent Burden20.5%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,034 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Cincinnati was founded in 1855.
The median home in Cincinnati was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.