At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$32,758 per capita
Home Value
$48,800
Zillow: $114,307
Median Rent
$670/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.3% smoking rate
How Swea City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swea City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swea City 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
Swea City residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,758. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swea City is $48,800 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,307. Median rent is $670/month, with 17.8% 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 1953.
Education
21.6% of adults in Swea City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swea City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population612
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$32,758
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,800
Rent$670
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$114,307
Housing Units337
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,364/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation1,177 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Swea City was founded in 1892.
The median home in Swea City was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.