At a Glance
Median Income
$55,481
$27,649 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
Zillow: $125,240
Median Rent
$944/mo
15.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
16.9% smoking rate
How Corwith Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corwith's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corwith a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corwith residents earn a median household income of $55,481 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corwith is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,240. Median rent is $944/month, with 15.3% 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 1938.
Education
12.0% of adults in Corwith hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corwith has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population270
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,481
Per Capita$27,649
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$944
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$125,240
Housing Units151
Rent Burden15.3%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,879/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,173 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Corwith was founded in 1880.
The median home in Corwith was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.