Iowa
Hopkinton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 586. Residents earn $80,536 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hopkinton 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. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hopkinton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hopkinton is $80,536, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Hopkinton is $108,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $505 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Hopkinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 31.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,536 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,212 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,955 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 606 |
| County GDP | $1,257M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,125 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.79% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $108,900 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,671 |
| Census Median Rent | $505 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,125 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.79% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,094/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3429°N, 91.2490°W |
| County FIPS | 19055 |
Winner: Republican by 39.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.3% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |