Greenfield, IA

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,826 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$53,152 Median Income $34,559 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $166,232 Zillow
$600 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,152 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,152
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,700
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $600
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How Greenfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,826
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,152
Per Capita$34,559
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$663M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$166,232

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,375 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Libraries4

Is Greenfield a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Greenfield has a population of 1,826 with a density of 1,014 people per square mile. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 2% Hispanic, 1.7% Black.

Population

1,826
Total Population
1,014
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greenfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenfield is $53,152, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Greenfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,152
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,559
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
IRS Avg AGI$64,151

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)332
County GDP$663M

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare22
Retail29
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,267
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenfield is $115,700, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $166,232.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,700
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$166,232

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,267
7% below US avg
Effective Rate2.82%
In Greenfield, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 26.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Greenfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity26.2%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death7,151/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access34.2%
Healthcare Facilities22

Crime Rates: Greenfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Greenfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall25.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,014/sq mi
Coordinates41.3058°N, 94.4593°W
County FIPS19001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.8%
D 26.7%

Winner: Republican by 45 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,014/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants17
Retail Stores29

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Work from Home3.8%

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