Garner, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,062 Population 1,438/sq mi density
$68,964 Median Income $37,753 per capita
$162,100 Home Value $234,899 Zillow
$791 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,964 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, $791/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Garner, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,964
8% below
$37,753 per capita
Home Value
$162,100
42% below
Zillow: $234,899
Median Rent
$791/mo
32% below
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Garner Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Garner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
58%
Rent
68%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garner 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

Garner residents earn a median household income of $68,964 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,753. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garner is $162,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,899. Median rent is $791/month, with 33.7% 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 1970.

Education

24.2% of adults in Garner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garner has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,062
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,438/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,964
Per Capita$37,753
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,204M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,152

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,100
Rent$791
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$234,899
Housing Units1,329
Rent Burden33.7%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,216 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Garner was founded in 1881.
The median home in Garner was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.