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Renwick, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Wright County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
253 Population 253/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $31,382 per capita
$80,800 Home Value $103,670 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 1,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Renwick, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$31,382 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
71% below
Zillow: $103,670
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
47% below
1,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
29%
Rent
60%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Renwick a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 0.5% (86% 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 $103,670. 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.

Safety & Crime

Renwick reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,210/100K.

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 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population253
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$31,382
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$696
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$103,670
Housing Units166
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

F
Violent202/100K
Property1,210/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,879/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.