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McCausland, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

McCausland is a small town in Iowa with a population of 346. Residents earn $65,625 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
346 Population 629/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $32,353 per capita
$167,300 Home Value
$1,292 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,300 home value, $1,292/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,625
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $167,300
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,292
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.7%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

How McCausland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population346
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$32,353
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$13,291M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,300
Rent$1,292
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units156
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking14.7%
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation609 ft (186 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
Libraries11

Is McCausland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, McCausland receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. McCausland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in McCausland is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in McCausland is $167,300, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

McCausland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

McCausland has a population of 346 with a density of 629 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

346
Total Population
629
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

McCausland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

McCausland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McCausland is $65,625, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: McCausland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,625
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,353
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$86,464

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,239
County GDP$13,291M

Business (County)

Restaurants496
Healthcare523
Retail618
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in McCausland is $167,300, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,292 (11% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$167,300
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,292
11% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.3%
Housing Units156
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Rate3.97%
In McCausland, 39.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 22.3% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: McCausland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
24% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking25.0%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep33.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits71.4%
Premature Death7,236/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities523
McCausland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall31.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation609 ft (186 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density629/sq mi
Coordinates41.7434°N, 90.4459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19163
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.9-point margin. 91.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%
D 47.3%

Winner: Republican by 3.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density629/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.5%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities523
Restaurants496
Retail Stores618

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

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