At a Glance
Median Income
$40,625
$38,324 per capita
Violent Crime
96/100K
2,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Owasa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owasa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Owasa a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Owasa residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,324. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Owasa reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,283/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Owasa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owasa has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population17
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$38,324
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$128,622
Housing Units16
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property2,283/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,104 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Owasa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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