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Minburn, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Minburn is a small town in Iowa with a population of 319. Residents earn $74,063 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
319 Population 1,227/sq mi density
$74,063 Median Income $40,943 per capita
$132,600 Home Value $279,170 Zillow
$921 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,063 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,600 home value, $921/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,063
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $132,600
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.9%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $921
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population319
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,227/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,063
Per Capita$40,943
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$11,107M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,600
Rent$921
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$279,170
Housing Units187
Rent Burden17.3%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking13.5%
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.8%
Libraries12

Is Minburn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Minburn receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Minburn stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Minburn is $74,063, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Minburn is $132,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Minburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Minburn has a population of 319 with a density of 1,227 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%).

Population

319
Total Population
1,227
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Minburn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Minburn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Minburn is $74,063, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Minburn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,063
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,943
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
IRS Avg AGI$126,108

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,600
County GDP$11,107M

Business (County)

Restaurants211
Healthcare263
Retail299
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Minburn is $132,600, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $921 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $279,170.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,600
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$279,170

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$921
21% below US avg
Rent Burden17.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%
Housing Units187
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Rate5.33%
In Minburn, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 13.5% are current smokers. 21.0% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.5%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking23.0%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep26.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.5%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.4%
Dental Visits75.1%
Premature Death4,244/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access68.5%
Healthcare Facilities263
Minburn has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.1 inches
5% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Coordinates41.7576°N, 94.0285°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19049
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.8-point margin. 80.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.7%
D 46.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
47% below US avg
High School+97.2%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.8%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities263
Restaurants211
Retail Stores299

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

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