Onawa, IA

Iowa · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
2,862 Population
$54,659 Median Income
$125,700 Home Value
$1,005 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
411 Violent Crime / 100K
36.3 yrs Median Age
16.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population2,862
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93.9%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$54,659
Per Capita Income$28,674
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty Rate5.7%
County GDP$605M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$125,700
Zillow Value$148,018
Median Rent$1,005
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Depression23.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime411/100K
Property Crime1,984/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft34.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul19° / 74°
Rain30 in/yr
Snow31 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Work From Home4.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Onawa Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$54,659
Home Value$125,700
Median Rent$1,005
Poverty Rate5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
Unemployment0.8%
Violent Crime410.5 /100K
Avg Temperature48.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,862
Population Density543 per sq mi
Median Age36.3 years
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.9% Black 0.5% Hispanic 2.1% Other 3.5%
White93.9%
Black or African American0.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.5%

Language

English Only98.2%
Spanish Speakers1.8%
English 98.2% Spanish 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.4%
Health Insurance93.2%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$54,659
Per Capita Income$28,674
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,106
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,733

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.8%
Poverty Rate5.7%
Total Establishments (County)164
County GDP$605M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation4
Healthcare Facilities11
Retail Stores17
Manufacturing5
Total Establishments164

Industry Mix

Restaurants 4 Healthcare 11 Retail 17 Manufacturing 5

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,733
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,840

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.4 min
Work From Home4.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

55% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$125,700
Zillow Home Value Index$148,018

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.7%

Rental Costs

14% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,005

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedroom$989
3 Bedroom$1,282
4 Bedroom$1,420

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,840
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.05%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity28.8%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.2%
Regular Checkup75.6%
Premature Death Rate27,026 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access40.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)11
Restaurants (County)4

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime410.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape34.2 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault376.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,984.3 /100K
Burglary410.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,539.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft34.2 /100K
Arson68.4 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

19°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Average48.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation29.9 in
Annual Snowfall31.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,049 ft (320 m)
Land Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density543 per sq mi
Latitude42.0265°
Longitude-96.0909°
County FIPS31173

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53%
D 46.1%

Republican +6.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
High School+93.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density543 per sq mi
Land Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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