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Garner, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County
Garner, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Garner a Good Place to Live?
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 1.2% (67% 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 $221,821. 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.
Safety & Crime
Garner reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,260/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.