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Northwood, IA
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Northwood, IA
At a Glance
How Northwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Northwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Northwood residents earn a median household income of $64,615 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,680. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northwood is $124,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,241. Median rent is $583/month, with 19.9% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Northwood reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,414/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Northwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northwood has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.