At a Glance
Median Income
$55,313
$30,502 per capita
Home Value
$134,000
Zillow: $138,748
Median Rent
$751/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.1% smoking rate
How Donnellson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Donnellson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Donnellson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Donnellson residents earn a median household income of $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,502. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% 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 Donnellson is $134,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,748. Median rent is $751/month, with 31.1% 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 1966.
Education
24.1% of adults in Donnellson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Donnellson 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 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population813
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density640/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$30,502
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,000
Rent$751
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$138,748
Housing Units417
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation704 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Donnellson was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.