Stanwood, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
520 Population 650/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $35,348 per capita
$137,700 Home Value $187,907 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,700 home value, $861/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanwood, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$35,348 per capita
Home Value
$137,700
51% below
Zillow: $187,907
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Stanwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stanwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
49%
Rent
74%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stanwood residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,348. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanwood is $137,700 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,907. Median rent is $861/month, with 27.5% 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 1955.

Education

12.9% of adults in Stanwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stanwood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population520
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$35,348
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,700
Rent$861
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$187,907
Housing Units268
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,019/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation844 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanwood was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.