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Greenfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Adair County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
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 23.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 1,872 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenfield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,152
29% below
$34,559 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
59% below
Zillow: $166,232
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
30% below
1,872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Greenfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Greenfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
41%
Rent
52%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenfield residents earn a median household income of $53,152 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,559. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenfield is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,232. Median rent is $600/month, with 23.9% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Greenfield reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.

Education

23.5% of adults in Greenfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,826
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,152
Per Capita$34,559
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$600
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$166,232
Housing Units923
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent266/100K
Property1,872/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,151/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,375 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Greenfield was founded in 1856.
The median home in Greenfield was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.