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Holland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
343 Population 1,372/sq mi density
$71,979 Median Income $33,349 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $197,142 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
122 Violent Crime/100K 1,923 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,979 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Holland, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,979
4% below
$33,349 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
60% below
Zillow: $197,142
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
17.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
68% below
1,923/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Holland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Holland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
40%
Rent
94%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
292%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holland residents earn a median household income of $71,979 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,349. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holland is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,142. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 17.3% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Holland reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,923/100K.

Education

21.6% of adults in Holland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population343
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,372/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,979
Per Capita$33,349
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$1,094
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$197,142
Housing Units121
Rent Burden17.3%

Crime

F
Violent122/100K
Property1,923/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Holland was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.