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Portland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cerro Gordo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
14 Population 14/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 3,414 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Portland, IA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
3,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Portland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Portland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Portland reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,414/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Portland has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population14
Density14/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$152,258
Housing Units14
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property3,414/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,468/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,124 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (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.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.