At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$29,164 per capita
Home Value
$163,900
Zillow: $298,139
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
16.2% smoking rate
How Downing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downing a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Downing residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,164. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,832 business establishments, including 226 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Downing is $163,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,139. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
15.7% of adults in Downing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downing has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population250
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$29,164
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,900
Rent
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$298,139
Housing Units101
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation972 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute35 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Downing was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 226 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.