Iowa
Jewell Junction is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,225. Residents earn $75,313 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jewell Junction receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Jewell Junction stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jewell Junction is $75,313, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Jewell Junction is $128,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Jewell Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 32.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,313 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,519 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,752 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 487 |
| County GDP | $1,116M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,538 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $128,300 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $863 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,538 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,954/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,045 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3116°N, 93.6387°W |
| County FIPS | 19079 |
Winner: Republican by 33.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |