Iowa
Strawberry Point is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,415. Residents earn $58,352 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Strawberry Point receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Strawberry Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Strawberry Point is $58,352, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Strawberry Point is $115,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $651 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Strawberry Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,352 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,939 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $987 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,538 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 614 |
| County GDP | $1,177M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,527 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $115,200 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,002 |
| Census Median Rent | $651 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,527 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,199 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6805°N, 91.5348°W |
| County FIPS | 19043 |
Winner: Republican by 34.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |