Conway, IA

Iowa

Conway is a small town in Iowa with a population of 30. Residents earn $21,518 per year, which is 71% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
30 Population 136/sq mi density
$21,518 Median Income $12,677 per capita
$22,800 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$21,518 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,800 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $21,518
71% lower than US avg
Home Value $22,800
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population30
Median Age85.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$21,518
Per Capita$12,677
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$376M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$22,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units44

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband17.0%
Libraries4

Is Conway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Conway receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Conway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Conway is $21,518, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Conway is $22,800, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 60.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Conway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Conway has a population of 30 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 85.8 years, 121% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

30
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
85.8yrs
Median Age
121% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.3%
Female 56.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Conway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Conway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Conway is $21,518, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Conway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,518
71% below US avg
Per Capita Income$12,677
Avg Weekly Wage$992
IRS Avg AGI$65,359

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)192
County GDP$376M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare8
Retail20
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,560
2% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate15.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Conway is $22,800, 92% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,800
92% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units44
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,560
2% above US avg
Effective Rate15.61%
Conway has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates40.7490°N, 94.6193°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19173
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.7-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.4%
D 21.6%

Winner: Republican by 55.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+60.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density136/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants8
Retail Stores20

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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