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Hartwick, IA

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Hartwick is a small town in Iowa with a population of 104. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
104 Population 650/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $26,773 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $208,990 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.5%
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.5%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

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

People

Population104
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 64%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$26,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$1,654M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$208,990
Housing Units32

Health

Obesity43.5%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking19.2%
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation947 ft (289 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband32.0%
Libraries3

Is Hartwick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hartwick receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hartwick stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hartwick is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.0% 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 Hartwick is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Hartwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Hartwick has a population of 104 with a density of 650 people per square mile. The median age is 26.3 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.5%), with 4.8% Hispanic.

Population

104
Total Population
650
People / sq mi
26.3yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.6%
Female 64.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hartwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hartwick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hartwick is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Hartwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,773
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$77,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,654M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare62
Retail80
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Hartwick is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $208,990.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$208,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units32
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Rate5.20%
In Hartwick, 43.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.2% are current smokers. 23.3% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.5%
36% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.2%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.2%
37% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.4%
Dental Visits60.2%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access70.8%
Healthcare Facilities62
Hartwick has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation947 ft (289 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density650/sq mi
Coordinates41.7856°N, 92.3452°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.73
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density650/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants47
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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