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Swaledale, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County
Swaledale, IA
At a Glance
How Swaledale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swaledale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Swaledale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Swaledale residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,884. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swaledale is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,096. Median rent is $604/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Swaledale reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,323/100K.
Education
1.8% of adults in Swaledale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swaledale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.