At a Glance
Median Income
$72,868
$30,221 per capita
Home Value
$243,200
Zillow: $245,787
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,462/100K
1,961/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
16.4% smoking rate
How Iowa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iowa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iowa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iowa residents earn a median household income of $72,868 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,221. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,056 business establishments, including 460 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iowa is $243,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,787. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Iowa reports 1,462 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 285% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,961/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iowa has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population3,246
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density955/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,868
Per Capita$30,221
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,200
Rent$1,070
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$245,787
Housing Units1,488
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,462/100K
Property1,961/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain60.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Iowa was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.