Nodaway, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
65 Population 97/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $26,388 per capita
$46,300 Home Value $208,692 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Nodaway, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$26,388 per capita
Home Value
$46,300
84% below
Zillow: $208,692
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Nodaway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nodaway a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nodaway residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,388. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nodaway is $46,300 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,692. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

27.5% of adults in Nodaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nodaway has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population65
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$26,388
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,300
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$208,692
Housing Units36
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,072 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband64.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Nodaway was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.