Keswick, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
262 Population 582/sq mi density
$58,571 Median Income $29,699 per capita
$79,600 Home Value $143,600 Zillow
$1,011 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $1,011/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Keswick, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,571
22% below
$29,699 per capita
Home Value
$79,600
72% below
Zillow: $143,600
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
13% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Keswick Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Keswick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
28%
Rent
87%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keswick a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keswick residents earn a median household income of $58,571 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,699. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keswick is $79,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,600. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 22.5% 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 1938.

Education

19.5% of adults in Keswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keswick has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population262
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,571
Per Capita$29,699
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$1,011
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$143,600
Housing Units112
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation873 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Keswick was founded in 1879.
The median home in Keswick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.