Iowa
Garwin is a small town in Iowa with a population of 554. Residents earn $56,563 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Garwin receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Garwin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Garwin is $56,563, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Garwin is $85,100, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Garwin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 32.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,563 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,059 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $938 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,559 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 440 |
| County GDP | $848M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,285 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $85,100 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,957 |
| Census Median Rent | $645 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,285 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0935°N, 92.6791°W |
| County FIPS | 19171 |
Winner: Republican by 26.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |