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Onawa, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Thurston County County
Onawa, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Onawa a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $148,018. 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.
Safety & Crime
Onawa reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,195/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.