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Gowrie, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Webster County County
Gowrie, IA
At a Glance
How Gowrie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gowrie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gowrie a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gowrie residents earn a median household income of $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,148. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gowrie is $98,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,123. Median rent is $753/month, with 14.8% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Gowrie reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,979/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Gowrie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gowrie has an average annual temperature of 48°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.