Redding, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
42 Population 42/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Redding, IA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Redding Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Redding a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

2.6% of adults in Redding hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Redding has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population42
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,855
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$74M
Avg Weekly Wage$644

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$136,132
Housing Units39
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,673/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,117 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Redding was built in 1938.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
52.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.