At a Glance
Median Income
$57,083
$27,883 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $291,961
Median Rent
$830/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
15.4% smoking rate
How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garrison residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,883. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 720 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrison is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,961. Median rent is $830/month, with 27.8% 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 1938.
Education
6.7% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrison has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population292
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$27,883
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$830
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$291,961
Housing Units146
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,615/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation893 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Garrison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.