At a Glance
Median Income
$105,714
$43,346 per capita
Home Value
$193,200
Zillow: $211,261
Median Rent
$874/mo
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
13.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Denmark a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.5% (81% 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.
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 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population738
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,714
Per Capita$43,346
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,200
Rent$874
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$211,261
Housing Units286
Rent Burden13.7%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation672 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Denmark was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.