Kamrar, IA

Iowa

Kamrar is a small town in Iowa with a population of 145. Residents earn $50,417 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
145 Population 171/sq mi density
$50,417 Median Income $34,564 per capita
$68,000 Home Value
$429 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,417 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $429/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,417
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $68,000
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $429
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Kamrar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population145
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$34,564
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,116M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$429
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,109 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+97.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries6

Is Kamrar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kamrar receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Kamrar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kamrar is $50,417, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kamrar is $68,000, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $429 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Kamrar 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.

Kamrar has a population of 145 with a density of 171 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

145
Total Population
171
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Kamrar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kamrar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kamrar is $50,417, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Kamrar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,417
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,564
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$75,752

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)487
County GDP$1,116M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare28
Retail47
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,538
30% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone70.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kamrar is $68,000, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $429 (63% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$429
63% below US avg
Rent Burden35.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,538
30% above US avg
Effective Rate6.67%
In Kamrar, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kamrar vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.3%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities28

Crime Rates: Kamrar vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Kamrar 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 is 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall32.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates42.3897°N, 93.7279°W
County FIPS19079
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.3-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.1%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+97.2%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density171/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants24
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone70.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

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