At a Glance
Median Income
$85,313
$38,454 per capita
Violent Crime
685/100K
4,979/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Knierim Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knierim's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knierim a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knierim residents earn a median household income of $85,313 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,454. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Knierim reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,979/100K.
Education
49.1% of adults in Knierim hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knierim has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans60.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,313
Per Capita$38,454
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$198,730
Housing Units43
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent685/100K
Property4,979/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,175 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Knierim was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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