At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$29,518 per capita
Home Value
$45,600
Zillow: $77,166
Violent Crime
118/100K
1,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Rinard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rinard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rinard a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rinard residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,518. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rinard is $45,600 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,166. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rinard reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,346/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Rinard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rinard has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population65
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$29,518
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$77,166
Housing Units34
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property1,346/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,167 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Rinard was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.