At a Glance
Median Income
$21,518
$12,677 per capita
Home Value
$22,800
Zillow: $94,574
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Conway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population30
Median Age85.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans40.0%
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%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
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%
Broadband17.6%
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.
40.0% of the population has a disability.