Iowa
Steamboat Rock is a small town in Iowa with a population of 235. Residents earn $44,583 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Steamboat Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Steamboat Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Steamboat Rock is $44,583, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Steamboat Rock is $78,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $755 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Steamboat Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,583 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,876 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,609 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 650 |
| County GDP | $1,142M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,023 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.14% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $78,300 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $171,898 |
| Census Median Rent | $755 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,023 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.14% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,029/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,009 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4081°N, 93.0662°W |
| County FIPS | 19083 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.2% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |