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Guttenberg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,675 Population 765/sq mi density
$49,613 Median Income $35,555 per capita
$183,800 Home Value $261,212 Zillow
$799 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
145 Violent Crime/100K 1,114 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,613 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$183,800 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Guttenberg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,613
34% below
$35,555 per capita
Home Value
$183,800
35% below
Zillow: $261,212
Median Rent
$799/mo
31% below
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
1,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
65%
Rent
69%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Guttenberg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.3% (64% 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 $261,212. 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.

Safety & Crime

Guttenberg reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,114/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,675
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,613
Per Capita$35,555
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$183,800
Rent$799
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$261,212
Housing Units960
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property1,114/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.