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Colwell, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Floyd County County
Colwell, IA
At a Glance
How Colwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colwell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colwell residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,713. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 478 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colwell is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,898. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Colwell reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,521/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Colwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colwell has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.