Coon Rapids, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,403 Population 788/sq mi density
$64,338 Median Income $31,451 per capita
$129,300 Home Value $183,090 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,338 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,300 home value, $760/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Coon Rapids, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,338
14% below
$31,451 per capita
Home Value
$129,300
54% below
Zillow: $183,090
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Coon Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
46%
Rent
65%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coon Rapids a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coon Rapids residents earn a median household income of $64,338 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,451. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coon Rapids is $129,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,090. Median rent is $760/month, with 26.3% 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 1945.

Education

18.2% of adults in Coon Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coon Rapids has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,403
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,338
Per Capita$31,451
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,300
Rent$760
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$183,090
Housing Units589
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,483/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,196 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Coon Rapids was founded in 1864.
The median home in Coon Rapids was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.