At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$33,079 per capita
Home Value
$132,700
Zillow: $192,934
Median Rent
$881/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
190/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.2% smoking rate
How Hawarden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hawarden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hawarden 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
Hawarden residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,079. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawarden is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,934. Median rent is $881/month, with 19.7% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Hawarden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 190/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Hawarden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawarden has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,674
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density965/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born24.4%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$33,079
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$3,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$881
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$192,934
Housing Units1,043
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property190/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death3,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation1,180 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hawarden was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
24.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.