Rinard, IA

Iowa

Rinard is a small town in Iowa with a population of 65. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
65 Population 65/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $29,518 per capita
$45,600 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,600 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,375
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $45,600
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.7%
35% higher than US avg

How Rinard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population65
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans53.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$29,518
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$560M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units34

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,167 ft (356 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband31.0%
Libraries7

Is Rinard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rinard receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Rinard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rinard is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rinard is $45,600, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rinard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rinard has a population of 65 with a density of 65 people per square mile. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

65
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
56.3yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rinard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rinard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rinard is $59,375, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Rinard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,375
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,518
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$75,557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.7%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)325
County GDP$560M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare31
Retail49
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,718
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rinard is $45,600, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$45,600
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units34
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,718
6% above US avg
Effective Rate8.15%
Rinard has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.3 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.3 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall31.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,167 ft (356 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates42.3396°N, 94.4849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19025
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 31.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+88.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density65/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access31.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants15
Retail Stores49

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

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