At a Glance
Median Income
$67,628
$44,116 per capita
Home Value
$210,200
Zillow: $252,318
Median Rent
$846/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
1,519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Hiawatha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hiawatha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hiawatha a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hiawatha residents earn a median household income of $67,628 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,116. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hiawatha is $210,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,318. Median rent is $846/month, with 26.3% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Hiawatha reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,519/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Hiawatha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hiawatha has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,178
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,505/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,628
Per Capita$44,116
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,200
Rent$846
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$252,318
Housing Units3,323
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent376/100K
Property1,519/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault363/100K
Burglary323/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation855 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Hiawatha was founded in 1950.
The median home in Hiawatha was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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