At a Glance
Violent Crime
134/100K
886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Downey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downey a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Downey reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 886/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Downey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downey has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population58
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female35% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans58.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$54,695
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$289,094
Housing Units48
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property886/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation719 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Downey was built in 1938.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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