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Garwin, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County
Garwin, IA
At a Glance
How Garwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Garwin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Garwin residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,059. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garwin is $85,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,957. Median rent is $645/month, with 21.6% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Garwin reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,034/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Garwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garwin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.