Jewell Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,225 Population 317/sq mi density
$75,313 Median Income $48,519 per capita
$128,300 Home Value $205,353 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,300 home value, $863/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Jewell Junction, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,313
0% below
$48,519 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
54% below
Zillow: $205,353
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
46%
Rent
74%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jewell Junction a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.5% (86% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,225
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$48,519
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$863
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$205,353
Housing Units546
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation1,045 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Jewell Junction was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.