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Owasa, IA

Iowa

Owasa is a small town in Iowa with a population of 17. Residents earn $40,625 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
17 Population 30/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $38,324 per capita
$65,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,625
46% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.6%
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
53% lower than US avg

How Owasa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population17
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$38,324
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,142M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units16
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,104 ft (336 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband13.0%
Libraries8

Is Owasa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Owasa receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Owasa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Owasa is $40,625, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Owasa is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Owasa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Owasa has a population of 17 with a density of 30 people per square mile. The median age is 68.5 years, 76% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

17
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
68.5yrs
Median Age
76% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.3%
Female 64.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Owasa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Owasa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Owasa is $40,625, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Owasa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,625
46% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,324
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$73,609

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)650
County GDP$1,142M

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare53
Retail64
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,023
15% above US avg
Cost of Living87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Owasa is $65,000, 77% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units16
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,023
15% above US avg
Effective Rate6.19%
Owasa has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall33.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,104 ft (336 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates42.4319°N, 93.2047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.4-point margin. 13.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.3%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.6%
48% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+13.6%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density30/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access13.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities53
Restaurants33
Retail Stores64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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