Iowa
Newell is a small town in Iowa with a population of 924. Residents earn $66,406 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newell receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Newell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newell is $66,406, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Newell is $106,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Newell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,406 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,494 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,827 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 610 |
| County GDP | $1,938M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,292 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.98% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $106,300 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $171,274 |
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.4% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,292 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.98% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,218/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6097°N, 95.0040°W |
| County FIPS | 19021 |
Winner: Republican by 33.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.8% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |