At a Glance
Median Income
$44,861
$29,702 per capita
Violent Crime
296/100K
1,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Swan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swan a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swan residents earn a median household income of $44,861 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,702. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,062 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Swan reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,719/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Swan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population58
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans46.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,861
Per Capita$29,702
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,878M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$303,146
Housing Units22
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent296/100K
Property1,719/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation753 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband29.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Swan was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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