Coggon, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Linn County County

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 $252,020 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 1.3% 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

Coggon, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,500
2% above
$38,575 per capita
Home Value
$146,000
48% below
Zillow: $252,020
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
4% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Coggon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
52%
Rent
60%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coggon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coggon residents earn a median household income of $76,500 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,575. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coggon is $146,000 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,020. Median rent is $700/month, with 20.0% 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 1954.

Education

32.4% of adults in Coggon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population803
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$38,575
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$700
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$252,020
Housing Units366
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation949 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Coggon was founded in 1857.
The median home in Coggon was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.