At a Glance
Median Income
$54,659
$28,674 per capita
Home Value
$125,700
Zillow: $159,191
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
19.7% smoking rate
How Onawa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onawa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onawa 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
Onawa residents earn a median household income of $54,659 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,674. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onawa is $125,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,191. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 30.7% 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 1950.
Education
16.7% of adults in Onawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onawa has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,862
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,659
Per Capita$28,674
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,700
Rent$1,005
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$159,191
Housing Units1,383
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death27,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation1,049 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Onawa was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.