Conrad, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,170 Population 951/sq mi density
$73,844 Median Income $39,085 per capita
$156,100 Home Value $181,046 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,844 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,100 home value, $944/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Conrad, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,844
2% below
$39,085 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
45% below
Zillow: $181,046
Median Rent
$944/mo
19% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Conrad Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
55%
Rent
81%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Conrad a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Conrad residents earn a median household income of $73,844 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,085. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Conrad is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,046. Median rent is $944/month, with 28.1% 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 1972.

Education

21.8% of adults in Conrad hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Conrad has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,170
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,844
Per Capita$39,085
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$944
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$181,046
Housing Units583
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation996 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Conrad was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.