Median Income
$32,292
57% lower than US avg
Home Value
$47,600
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$341
71% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.2%
26% lower than US avg
How Downing Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population366
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$32,292
Per Capita$20,730
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty9.2%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,600
Rent$341
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity40.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+93.5%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband63.6%
Is Downing a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Downing receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Downing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Downing is $32,292, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Downing is $47,600, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $341 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Downing has a population of 366 with a density of 555 people per square mile. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 2.2% Hispanic.
Population
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Downing is $32,292, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,292 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $20,730 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
The median home value in Downing is $47,600, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $341 (71% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $47,600 |
| 83% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $341 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 25.9% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Downing, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 30.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Downing vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 82.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
Food & Exercise