Coggon, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Coggon is a small town in Iowa with a population of 803. Residents earn $76,500 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
803 Population 1,131/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $38,575 per capita
$146,000 Home Value $236,608 Zillow
$700 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,000 home value, $700/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,500
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $146,000
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.4%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

How Coggon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population803
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$38,575
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$21,899M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$236,608

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation949 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Libraries12

Is Coggon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coggon receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Coggon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coggon is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coggon is $146,000, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Coggon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Coggon has a population of 803 with a density of 1,131 people per square mile. The median age is 31.9 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.9%).

Population

803
Total Population
1,131
People / sq mi
31.9yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Coggon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coggon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coggon is $76,500, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Coggon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,500
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,575
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
IRS Avg AGI$84,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,760
County GDP$21,899M

Business (County)

Restaurants543
Healthcare760
Retail691
Manufacturing202

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,996
71% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Coggon is $146,000, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $236,608.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,000
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$236,608

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$108
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.4%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,996
71% above US avg
Effective Rate4.11%
In Coggon, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Coggon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.5%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death7,001/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access92.2%
Healthcare Facilities760

Crime Rates: Coggon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Coggon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches
3% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation949 ft (289 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,131/sq mi
Coordinates42.2778°N, 91.5299°W
County FIPS19113
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.3%
D 54.2%

Winner: Democrat by 9.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.4%
4% below US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.73
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,131/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities760
Restaurants543
Retail Stores691

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Work from Home12.5%

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