Cylinder, IA

Iowa

Cylinder is a small town in Iowa with a population of 60. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
60 Population 667/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $41,330 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $208,463 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $817/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,250
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.8%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $817
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population60
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$41,330
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$796M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$817
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$208,463
Housing Units38
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking14.5%
Depression20.2%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,192 ft (363 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband33.0%
Libraries5

Is Cylinder a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cylinder receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Cylinder stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cylinder is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cylinder is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cylinder experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cylinder has a population of 60 with a density of 667 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.3%), with 8.3% Hispanic.

Population

60
Total Population
667
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Cylinder vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cylinder vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cylinder is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Cylinder vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,250
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,330
Avg Weekly Wage$912
IRS Avg AGI$71,314

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)336
County GDP$796M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare32
Retail41
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,525
1% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cylinder is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $208,463.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$208,463

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.8%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,525
1% above US avg
Effective Rate4.41%
In Cylinder, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 20.2% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.5%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking25.1%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression20.2%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.0%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.2%
Dental Visits69.3%
Premature Death7,822/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access71.9%
Healthcare Facilities32
Cylinder has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.6 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.6 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,192 ft (363 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density667/sq mi
Coordinates43.0903°N, 94.5512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19147
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.9%
D 26.9%

Winner: Republican by 45 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.8%
15% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score5.73
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density667/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants25
Retail Stores41

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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