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McGregor, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Allamakee County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
686 Population 532/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $37,101 per capita
$141,900 Home Value $129,466 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,900 home value, $618/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

McGregor, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$37,101 per capita
Home Value
$141,900
50% below
Zillow: $129,466
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
52/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How McGregor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McGregor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
50%
Rent
53%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McGregor 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

McGregor residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,101. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McGregor is $141,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,466. Median rent is $618/month, with 20.8% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

McGregor reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 52/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in McGregor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McGregor 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 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population686
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$37,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,900
Rent$618
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$129,466
Housing Units395
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property52/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,990/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation906 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in McGregor was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.