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Cromwell, IA

Iowa

Cromwell is a small town in Iowa with a population of 87. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
87 Population 290/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $30,105 per capita
$107,100 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,100 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,100
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population87
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$965M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units44
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking14.2%
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,279 ft (390 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries1

Is Cromwell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cromwell receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Cromwell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cromwell is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cromwell is $107,100, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cromwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cromwell has a population of 87 with a density of 290 people per square mile. The median age is 52.6 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

87
Total Population
290
People / sq mi
52.6yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Cromwell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cromwell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cromwell is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Cromwell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,105
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$60,108

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)459
County GDP$965M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare34
Retail46
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,256
22% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.6 min
Drive Alone72.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cromwell is $107,100, 62% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,100
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%
Housing Units44
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,256
22% above US avg
Effective Rate3.97%
In Cromwell, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 20.9% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cromwell vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.2%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking23.0%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits67.6%
Premature Death8,896/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access83.0%
Healthcare Facilities34
Cromwell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,279 ft (390 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates41.0405°N, 94.4618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19175
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.2-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.3%

Winner: Republican by 36.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density290/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants27
Retail Stores46

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.6 min
Drive Alone72.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Nearby Cities

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