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Garden City, IA

Iowa

Garden City is a small town in Iowa with a population of 67. Residents earn $36,667 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
67 Population 67/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $32,976 per capita
$61,100 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,667
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $61,100
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 13.4%
272% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Garden City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population67
Median Age72.9 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$32,976
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,142M
Commute9 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking16.4%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute9 min
Broadband46.0%
Libraries8

Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Garden City receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Garden City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Garden City is $36,667, 51% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Garden City is $61,100, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Garden City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Garden City has a population of 67 with a density of 67 people per square mile. The median age is 72.9 years, 87% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 13.4% Hispanic.

Population

67
Total Population
67
People / sq mi
72.9yrs
Median Age
87% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.8%
Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Garden City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.4%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.6%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Garden City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Garden City is $36,667, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes.

Income: Garden City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,667
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,976
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$73,609

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)650
County GDP$1,142M

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare53
Retail64
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,023
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time9.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Garden City is $61,100, 78% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,100
78% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units45
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,023
15% above US avg
Effective Rate6.58%
In Garden City, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.4% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Garden City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.4%
17% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep32.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits65.0%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.0%
Healthcare Facilities53
Garden City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall30.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates42.2455°N, 93.3954°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.4-point margin. 46.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.3%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density67/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access46.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities53
Restaurants33
Retail Stores64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute9.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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