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Lowden, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County
Lowden, IA
At a Glance
How Lowden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lowden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lowden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lowden residents earn a median household income of $54,773 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,812. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowden is $111,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,991. Median rent is $886/month, with 25.2% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Lowden reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,973/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Lowden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowden has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.