Holstein, IA

Iowa · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
1,552 Population
$61,625 Median Income
$113,200 Home Value
$844 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
34.1 yrs Median Age
31.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.5
Education

People

Population1,552
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density982/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94.2%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$61,625
Per Capita Income$36,486
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty Rate10.5%
County GDP$746M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$113,200
Zillow Value$165,502
Median Rent$844
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Depression21.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul17° / 72°
Rain33 in/yr
Snow35 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+95.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Work From Home2.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Holstein Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$61,625
Home Value$113,200
Median Rent$844
Poverty Rate10.5%
Bachelor's Degree+31.4%
Unemployment0.7%
Avg Temperature46.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,552
Population Density982 per sq mi
Median Age34.1 years
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.2% Black 3% Other 2.8%
White94.2%
Black or African American3.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.8%

Language

English Only98.8%
Spanish Speakers1.2%
English 98.8% Spanish 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.1%
Health Insurance96.9%

Income

18% below avg
Median Household Income$61,625
Per Capita Income$36,486
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,161
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$86,968

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.7%
Poverty Rate10.5%
Total Establishments (County)302
County GDP$746M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation16
Healthcare Facilities19
Retail Stores35
Manufacturing13
Total Establishments302

Industry Mix

Restaurants 16 Healthcare 19 Retail 35 Manufacturing 13

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$86,968
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,958

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.4 min
Work From Home2.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

60% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$113,200
Zillow Home Value Index$165,502

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.8%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$844

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedroom$989
3 Bedroom$1,282
4 Bedroom$1,420

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,958
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.50%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.9%
Regular Checkup74.1%
Premature Death Rate6,456 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access74.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)19
Restaurants (County)16

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

17°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average46.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation33.2 in
Annual Snowfall35.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Land Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density982 per sq mi
Latitude42.4871°
Longitude-95.5429°
County FIPS19093

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 22.7%

Republican +53.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.4%
High School+95.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density982 per sq mi
Land Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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