At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$32,059 per capita
Home Value
$85,100
Zillow: $171,988
Median Rent
$645/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garwin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.0% (72% 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 $171,988. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population554
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$32,059
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,100
Rent$645
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$171,988
Housing Units288
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation899 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Garwin was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.