Owasa, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
17 Population 30/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $38,324 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Owasa, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$38,324 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
54%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Owasa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.6%

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%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
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
Broadband69.2%
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.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.