At a Glance
Median Income
$49,613
$35,555 per capita
Home Value
$183,800
Zillow: $282,689
Median Rent
$799/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.9% smoking rate
How Guttenberg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guttenberg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Guttenberg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Guttenberg residents earn a median household income of $49,613 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,555. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guttenberg is $183,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,689. Median rent is $799/month, with 33.1% 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 1962.
Education
12.8% of adults in Guttenberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guttenberg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,675
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,613
Per Capita$35,555
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,800
Rent$799
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$282,689
Housing Units960
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation908 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Guttenberg was founded in 1851.
The median home in Guttenberg was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.