At a Glance
Median Income
$72,868
$30,221 per capita
Home Value
$243,200
Zillow: $241,603
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
337/100K
4,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $241,603. 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 337 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,077/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,246
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density955/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,868
Per Capita$30,221
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,200
Rent$1,070
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$241,603
Housing Units1,488
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent337/100K
Property4,077/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault276/100K
Burglary950/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain69.3 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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