At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$29,214 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
Zillow: $134,645
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.4% smoking rate
How Swedesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swedesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swedesburg a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swedesburg residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,214. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swedesburg is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,645. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
42.6% of adults in Swedesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swedesburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$29,214
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$134,645
Housing Units48
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation734 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Swedesburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.