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Inwood, IA

Iowa

Inwood is a small town in Iowa with a population of 841. Residents earn $61,711 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
841 Population 592/sq mi density
$61,711 Median Income $30,604 per capita
$171,600 Home Value $276,741 Zillow
$1,222 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,711 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $1,222/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,711
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $171,600
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,222
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Inwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population841
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,711
Per Capita$30,604
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$1,425M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$1,222
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$276,741
Housing Units372
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking14.6%
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,468 ft (447 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.4%
Libraries6

Is Inwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Inwood receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Inwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Inwood is $61,711, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Inwood is $171,600, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,222 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Inwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Inwood has a population of 841 with a density of 592 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%).

Population

841
Total Population
592
People / sq mi
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.9%
Female 59.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Inwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Inwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Inwood is $61,711, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Inwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,711
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,604
Avg Weekly Wage$956
IRS Avg AGI$84,809

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)553
County GDP$1,425M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare26
Retail48
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,342
24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Inwood is $171,600, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,222 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $276,741.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,600
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$276,741

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,222
5% above US avg
Rent Burden45.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%
Housing Units372
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,342
24% above US avg
Effective Rate2.53%
In Inwood, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 20.4% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Inwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking24.1%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.5%
Short Sleep31.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits68.9%
Premature Death4,025/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access53.1%
Healthcare Facilities26
Inwood has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.3 inches. The area enjoys 291 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall34.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,468 ft (447 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates43.3092°N, 96.4344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19119
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.8-point margin. 91.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.5%
D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 69.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+90.0%
Graduate Degree+5.3%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density592/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.4%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants24
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

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