Iowa
Packwood is a small town in Iowa with a population of 484. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Packwood receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Packwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Packwood is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Packwood is $79,100, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Packwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,168 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,794 |
| Unemployment | 8.7% |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 316 |
| County GDP | $443M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,438 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.08% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.6% |
| Public Transit | 5.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $79,100 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,908 |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,438 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.08% |
| Obesity | 45.2% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,349/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 812 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1327°N, 92.0825°W |
| County FIPS | 19107 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.6% |
| Public Transit | 5.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |