At a Glance
Median Income
$73,571
$33,819 per capita
Home Value
$229,200
Zillow: $275,470
Median Rent
$924/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Epworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Epworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Epworth a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Epworth residents earn a median household income of $73,571 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,819. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Epworth is $229,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,470. Median rent is $924/month, with 28.3% 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 1979.
Education
28.4% of adults in Epworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Epworth has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,991
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$33,819
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,200
Rent$924
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$275,470
Housing Units770
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation1,046 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Epworth was founded in 1855.
The median home in Epworth was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.