At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$30,105 per capita
Home Value
$107,100
Zillow: $148,825
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.2% smoking rate
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)
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.