Iowa
Shenandoah is a small town in Iowa with a population of 4,913. Residents earn $52,469 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shenandoah receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Shenandoah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shenandoah is $52,469, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Shenandoah is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Shenandoah is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 20 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 931 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Shenandoah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 26.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,469 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,211 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,410 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 285 |
| County GDP | $394M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.11% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.4% |
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $136,240 |
| Census Median Rent | $762 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.11% |
| Obesity | 44.2% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,007/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Total Violent | 19.8/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 19.8/100K |
| Total Property | 930.5/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 99.0/100K |
| Theft | 772.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.4 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7582°N, 95.3721°W |
| County FIPS | 19071 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,314/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.4% |