Strawberry Point, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,415 Population 677/sq mi density
$58,352 Median Income $31,939 per capita
$115,200 Home Value $168,724 Zillow
$651 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,352 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,200 home value, $651/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Strawberry Point, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,352
22% below
$31,939 per capita
Home Value
$115,200
59% below
Zillow: $168,724
Median Rent
$651/mo
44% below
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Strawberry Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
41%
Rent
56%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strawberry Point a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Strawberry Point residents earn a median household income of $58,352 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,939. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Strawberry Point is $115,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,724. Median rent is $651/month, with 21.0% 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

20.3% of adults in Strawberry Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Strawberry Point has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,415
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,352
Per Capita$31,939
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$651
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$168,724
Housing Units691
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation1,199 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Strawberry Point was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.