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Jewell Junction, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County
Jewell Junction, IA
At a Glance
How Jewell Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jewell Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jewell Junction a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jewell Junction residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,519. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 487 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jewell Junction is $128,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,353. Median rent is $863/month, with 27.3% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Jewell Junction reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 845/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Jewell Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jewell Junction has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.