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Conway, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
30 Population 136/sq mi density
$21,518 Median Income $12,677 per capita
$22,800 Home Value $94,574 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 1,872 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Conway, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,518
71% below
$12,677 per capita
Home Value
$22,800
92% below
Zillow: $94,574
Violent Crime
266/100K
30% below
1,872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Conway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
29%
Home Value
8%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Conway a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Conway residents earn a median household income of $21,518 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,677. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Conway is $22,800 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,574. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Conway reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Conway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Conway has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population30
Median Age85.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$21,518
Per Capita$12,677
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$22,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$94,574
Housing Units44
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

F
Violent266/100K
Property1,872/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Conway was founded in 1872.
The median home in Conway was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.