At a Glance
Median Income
$62,917
$28,728 per capita
Home Value
$78,900
Zillow: $196,464
Median Rent
$708/mo
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.5% smoking rate
How Hawkeye Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hawkeye's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hawkeye a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hawkeye residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,728. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 680 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawkeye is $78,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,464. Median rent is $708/month, with 15.5% 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 1938.
Education
9.8% of adults in Hawkeye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawkeye has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population521
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$28,728
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,900
Rent$708
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$196,464
Housing Units209
Rent Burden15.5%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation1,165 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Hawkeye was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.