At a Glance
Median Income
$64,340
$34,567 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
Zillow: $189,881
Median Rent
$945/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
754/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Iowa Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iowa Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iowa Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iowa Park residents earn a median household income of $64,340 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,567. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,366 business establishments, including 312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iowa Park is $121,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,881. Median rent is $945/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Iowa Park reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 754/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Iowa Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iowa Park has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,574
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,540/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,340
Per Capita$34,567
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$7,674M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,800
Rent$945
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$189,881
Housing Units2,886
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property754/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary126/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,063 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Iowa Park was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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