Redfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dallas County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
782 Population 575/sq mi density
$81,328 Median Income $29,457 per capita
$130,100 Home Value $234,525 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,328 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $781/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Redfield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,328
8% above
$29,457 per capita
Home Value
$130,100
54% below
Zillow: $234,525
Median Rent
$781/mo
33% below
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Redfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
46%
Rent
67%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Redfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Redfield residents earn a median household income of $81,328 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,457. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Redfield is $130,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,525. Median rent is $781/month, with 20.2% 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 1951.

Education

13.5% of adults in Redfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Redfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population782
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,328
Per Capita$29,457
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,100
Rent$781
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$234,525
Housing Units353
Rent Burden20.2%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,244/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation970 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Redfield was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.