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Cumming, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
558 Population 162/sq mi density
$160,357 Median Income $61,848 per capita
$486,400 Home Value $511,468 Zillow
$1,406 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
10 Violent Crime/100K 919 property/100K
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$160,357 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$486,400 home value, $1,406/mo rent
D
Safety
1.8 / 5.0
10 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cumming, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$160,357
113% above
$61,848 per capita
Home Value
$486,400
73% above
Zillow: $511,468
Median Rent
$1,406/mo
21% above
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
10/100K
97% below
919/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
79% above
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Cumming Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
213%
Home Value
173%
Rent
121%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
179%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
3%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cumming a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cumming residents earn a median household income of $160,357 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,848. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cumming is $486,400 , 73% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,468. Median rent is $1,406/month, with 22.5% 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 2001.

Safety & Crime

Cumming reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 919/100K.

Education

60.3% of adults in Cumming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cumming has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population558
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$160,357
Per Capita$61,848
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$486,400
Rent$1,406
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$511,468
Housing Units228
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

D
Violent10/100K
Property919/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation980 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Cumming was built in 2001.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.