At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$25,874 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.4% smoking rate
How Rowan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rowan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rowan a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rowan residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,874. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Education
8.4% of adults in Rowan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rowan has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population209
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$25,874
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$74,421
Housing Units73
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,879/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,207 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute40 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rowan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.