Iowa
Greenfield is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,826. Residents earn $53,152 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greenfield receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Greenfield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Greenfield is $53,152, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Greenfield is $115,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Greenfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 25.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,152 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,559 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,151 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 332 |
| County GDP | $663M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,267 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $115,700 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $166,232 |
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,267 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,151/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3058°N, 94.4593°W |
| County FIPS | 19001 |
Winner: Republican by 45 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.5% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |