At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$35,177 per capita
Home Value
$117,200
Zillow: $177,955
Median Rent
$920/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
17.3% smoking rate
How Garnavillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garnavillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garnavillo a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garnavillo residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,177. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garnavillo is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,955. Median rent is $920/month, with 38.0% 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 1959.
Education
17.6% of adults in Garnavillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garnavillo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population815
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$35,177
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,200
Rent$920
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$177,955
Housing Units371
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation1,042 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Garnavillo was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.