Downey, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
58 Population 85/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Downey, IA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Downey a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female35% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,821/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI39 (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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.