North Washington, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
133 Population 665/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $44,295 per capita
$133,300 Home Value $222,703 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

North Washington, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,500
10% above
$44,295 per capita
Home Value
$133,300
53% below
Zillow: $222,703
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How North Washington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
47%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Washington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Washington residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,295. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Washington is $133,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,703. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

10.1% of adults in North Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Washington has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population133
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$44,295
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,300
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$222,703
Housing Units50
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation1,147 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in North Washington was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.