Steamboat Rock, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
235 Population 435/sq mi density
$44,583 Median Income $33,876 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $188,995 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,583 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $755/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Steamboat Rock, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,583
41% below
$33,876 per capita
Home Value
$78,300
72% below
Zillow: $188,995
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Steamboat Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
28%
Rent
65%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Steamboat Rock 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

Steamboat Rock residents earn a median household income of $44,583 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,876. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Steamboat Rock is $78,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,995. Median rent is $755/month, with 34.2% 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 1938.

Education

17.5% of adults in Steamboat Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Steamboat Rock has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population235
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,583
Per Capita$33,876
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,300
Rent$755
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$188,995
Housing Units153
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,009 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Steamboat Rock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.