Hamburg, IA

Iowa

Hamburg is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,034. Residents earn $57,727 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,034 Population 689/sq mi density
$57,727 Median Income $33,237 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $125,922 Zillow
$717 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,727 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $717/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,727
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,300
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $717
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,034
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,727
Per Capita$33,237
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$394M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,300
Rent$717
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$125,922

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation914 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Libraries5

Is Hamburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hamburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. 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. Hamburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hamburg is $57,727, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hamburg is $107,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Hamburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Hamburg has a population of 1,034 with a density of 689 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

1,034
Total Population
689
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hamburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hamburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hamburg is $57,727, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Hamburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,727
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,237
Avg Weekly Wage$927
IRS Avg AGI$72,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)285
County GDP$394M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare13
Retail30
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Work from Home1.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Hamburg is $107,300, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $717 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $125,922.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,300
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$125,922

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$717
38% 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-Occupied76.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Rate3.19%
In Hamburg, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate74.8%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access28.9%
Healthcare Facilities13

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall20.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation914 ft (279 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density689/sq mi
Coordinates40.6062°N, 95.6547°W
County FIPS19071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 27%

Winner: Republican by 44.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density689/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants14
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Work from Home1.4%

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