Swan, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Marion County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 94/sq mi density
$44,861 Median Income $29,702 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$44,861 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Swan, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,861
40% below
$29,702 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
60%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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.

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 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans2.2%

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$325,989
Housing Units22
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
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
Broadband62.1%
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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.