Iowa
Hawkeye is a small town in Iowa with a population of 521. Residents earn $62,917 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hawkeye 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. Hawkeye offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hawkeye is $62,917, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hawkeye is $78,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hawkeye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,917 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,728 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $939 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,872 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 680 |
| County GDP | $1,075M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.09% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $78,900 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $178,194 |
| Census Median Rent | $708 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.09% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9378°N, 91.9504°W |
| County FIPS | 19065 |
Winner: Republican by 30.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.0% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |