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Rowley, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
Rowley, IA
At a Glance
How Rowley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rowley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rowley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rowley residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,003. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rowley is $135,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,154. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 22.9% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Rowley reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 653/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Rowley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rowley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.