At a Glance
Median Income
$81,328
$29,457 per capita
Home Value
$130,100
Zillow: $220,175
Median Rent
$781/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
387/100K
2,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 1.2% (67% 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 $220,175. 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.
Safety & Crime
Redfield reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,202/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population782
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,328
Per Capita$29,457
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,100
Rent$781
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$220,175
Housing Units353
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent387/100K
Property2,202/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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