Cromwell, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
87 Population 290/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $30,105 per capita
$107,100 Home Value $148,825 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cromwell, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$30,105 per capita
Home Value
$107,100
62% below
Zillow: $148,825
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Cromwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
38%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cromwell 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

Cromwell residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,105. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cromwell is $107,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,825. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

14.8% of adults in Cromwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$148,825
Housing Units44
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,896/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,279 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cromwell was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.