Median Income $44,861

40% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.1%

79% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.2%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.7%

38% lower than US avg

How Swan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population58

Median Age55.5 yrs

Density94/mi²

Male / Female60% / 40%

Largest GroupWhite 85%

Veterans46.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$44,861

Per Capita$29,702

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty7.7%

County GDP$2,878M

Commute33 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$303,146

Housing Units22

Health

Obesity40.2%

Uninsured7.2%

Smoking16.9%

Depression22.5%

Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain37.5 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation753 ft (230 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.1%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%

Commute33 min

Broadband29.0%

Libraries5

Is Swan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Swan receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Swan has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Swan is $44,861, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Swan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Swan has a population of 58 with a density of 94 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.5%), with 1.7% Hispanic, 10.3% Black.

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

55.5yrs

Median Age

43% above US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.3%

Female 39.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Swan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	83.1%
	6% above US avg
Spanish	16.9%
	26% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Swan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Swan is $44,861, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Swan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,861
	40% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,702
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,222
IRS Avg AGI	$84,851

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.7%
	38% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,062
County GDP	$2,878M

Business (County)

Restaurants	80
Healthcare	105
Retail	126
Manufacturing	44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,610
	60% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	33.4 min
Drive Alone	66.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.6%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $303,146.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values


Zillow ZHVI	$303,146

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	89.7%
Housing Units	22
Median Year Built	1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,610
	60% above US avg

In Swan, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.9% are current smokers. 22.5% report depression. 22.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Swan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.2%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart Disease	5.0%
High Blood Pressure	29.3%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	6.2%
Cancer	6.7%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.9%
	21% above US avg
Binge Drinking	23.0%
Physical Inactivity	22.6%
Depression	22.5%
Mental Distress	18.3%
Physical Distress	12.2%
Short Sleep	30.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	84.7%
Uninsured	7.2%
	16% below US avg
Checkup Rate	70.5%
Dental Visits	61.2%
Premature Death	6,618/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.0/10
Exercise Access	70.5%
Healthcare Facilities	105

Swan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.5 inches
	1% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	753 ft (230 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	94/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4676°N, 93.3095°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19125

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.8-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.2%

D 30.4%

Winner: Republican by 37.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.1%
	79% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.73

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	94/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	29.0%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	105
Restaurants	80
Retail Stores	126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	33.4 min
Drive Alone	66.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.6%

Swan, IA

How Swan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Swan a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Swan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Swan vs U.S. Average

Income: Swan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Swan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities