At a Glance
Median Income
$54,298
$30,088 per capita
Home Value
$125,200
Zillow: $175,422
Median Rent
$898/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.0% smoking rate
How Greene Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greene a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greene residents earn a median household income of $54,298 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,088. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greene is $125,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,422. Median rent is $898/month, with 22.9% 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 1952.
Education
28.2% of adults in Greene hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greene has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,390
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,219/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,298
Per Capita$30,088
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,200
Rent$898
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$175,422
Housing Units684
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation956 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Greene was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.