Packwood, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
484 Population 645/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $19,168 per capita
$79,100 Home Value $156,913 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,100 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Packwood, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$19,168 per capita
Home Value
$79,100
72% below
Zillow: $156,913
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Packwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Packwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
28%
Rent
64%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Packwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Packwood residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,168. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Packwood is $79,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,913. Median rent is $750/month, with 37.5% 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 1971.

Education

15.5% of adults in Packwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Packwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population484
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$19,168
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,100
Rent$750
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$156,913
Housing Units156
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation812 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Packwood was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.