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Denmark, IA
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Denmark, IA
At a Glance
How Denmark Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Denmark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Denmark a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Denmark residents earn a median household income of $105,714 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,346. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denmark is $193,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,261. Median rent is $874/month, with 13.7% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Denmark reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,947/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in Denmark hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denmark has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.