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Deep River, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
315 Population 716/sq mi density
$67,143 Median Income $36,272 per capita
$82,100 Home Value $217,077 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,143 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Deep River, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,143
11% below
$36,272 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
71% below
Zillow: $217,077
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
668/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Deep River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deep River a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deep River residents earn a median household income of $67,143 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,272. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deep River is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,077. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Deep River reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 668/100K.

Education

5.6% of adults in Deep River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deep River has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population315
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,143
Per Capita$36,272
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$217,077
Housing Units135
Rent Burden18.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property668/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation908 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Deep River was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.