Iowa
Olin is a small town in Iowa with a population of 849. Residents earn $67,120 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Olin receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Olin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Olin is $67,120, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Olin is $98,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Olin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,120 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,802 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $947 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,774 |
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 588 |
| County GDP | $811M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,113 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 34.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $98,500 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,621 |
| Median List Price | $79,500 |
| Median List Price | $79,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $28 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,113 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,019/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9975°N, 91.1412°W |
| County FIPS | 19031 |
Winner: Republican by 21.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.1% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 832/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 34.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |