Iowa
Clarinda is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,366. Residents earn $50,644 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clarinda receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clarinda has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Clarinda is $50,644, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Clarinda is $112,200, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $653 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Clarinda is below the national average at 345 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,852 per 100,000, 46% above the national average.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Clarinda experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,644 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,862 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,332 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 482 |
| County GDP | $811M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,347 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.98% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $112,200 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,460 |
| Census Median Rent | $653 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,347 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.98% |
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,340/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Total Violent | 345.1/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 308.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,852.0/100K |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 617.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,107.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 127.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,052/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7377°N, 95.0337°W |
| County FIPS | 19145 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,052/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |