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Rake, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Winnebago County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
199 Population 262/sq mi density
$41,071 Median Income $23,461 per capita
$34,200 Home Value $144,305 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
302 Violent Crime/100K 1,260 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$34,200 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rake, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,071
45% below
$23,461 per capita
Home Value
$34,200
88% below
Zillow: $144,305
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
302/100K
20% below
1,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Rake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
12%
Rent
68%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rake a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Rake residents earn a median household income of $41,071 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,461. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rake is $34,200 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,305. Median rent is $792/month, with 22.2% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Rake reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,260/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Rake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population199
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,071
Per Capita$23,461
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$34,200
Rent$792
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$144,305
Housing Units86
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

F
Violent302/100K
Property1,260/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,991/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,149 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rake was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.