Iowa
Lowden is a small town in Iowa with a population of 804. Residents earn $54,773 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lowden receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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, high obesity rates. Lowden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lowden is $54,773, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Lowden is $111,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lowden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,773 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,812 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,940 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,498 |
| County GDP | $2,951M |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.00% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $111,000 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,991 |
| Census Median Rent | $886 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.00% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 751/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8589°N, 90.9229°W |
| County FIPS | 19045 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 751/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |