New Providence, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
196 Population 196/sq mi density
$83,250 Median Income $34,942 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $180,799 Zillow
$589 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $589/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Providence, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,250
11% above
$34,942 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $180,799
Median Rent
$589/mo
49% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
12% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How New Providence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
28%
Rent
51%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Providence a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Providence residents earn a median household income of $83,250 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,942. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Providence is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,799. Median rent is $589/month, with 32.5% 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 1938.

Education

29.6% of adults in New Providence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Providence has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population196
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,250
Per Capita$34,942
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$589
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$180,799
Housing Units92
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation1,130 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in New Providence was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.