Iowa
Maynard is a small town in Iowa with a population of 448. Residents earn $49,375 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Maynard 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. Maynard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Maynard is $49,375, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Maynard is $129,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Maynard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches, including 39.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,375 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $939 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,872 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 680 |
| County GDP | $1,075M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.4% |
| Census Median | $129,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,290 |
| Census Median Rent | $620 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.4 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,094 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7733°N, 91.8780°W |
| County FIPS | 19065 |
Winner: Republican by 30.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.2% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.4% |