At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$31,382 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
Zillow: $109,121
Median Rent
$696/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
21.0% smoking rate
How Renwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Renwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Renwick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Renwick residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,382. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Renwick is $80,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,121. Median rent is $696/month, with 20.0% 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.
Education
11.0% of adults in Renwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Renwick has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population253
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$31,382
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$696
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$109,121
Housing Units166
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,879/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,157 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Renwick was founded in 1891.
The median home in Renwick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
14.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.