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Irwin, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
Irwin, IA
At a Glance
How Irwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Irwin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Irwin residents earn a median household income of $47,917 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,438. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irwin is $71,100 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,701. Median rent is $700/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Irwin reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,562/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Irwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irwin has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.