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Protivin, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Howard County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
368 Population 836/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $30,214 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $323,126 Zillow
$582 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 1,468 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Protivin, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,438
16% below
$30,214 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
62% below
Zillow: $323,126
Median Rent
$582/mo
50% below
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
1,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Protivin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
38%
Rent
50%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Protivin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Protivin residents earn a median household income of $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,214. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Protivin is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,126. Median rent is $582/month, with 18.1% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Protivin reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,468/100K.

Education

31.4% of adults in Protivin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Protivin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population368
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$30,214
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$582
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$323,126
Housing Units170
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property1,468/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,255/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,153 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Protivin was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.