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Swedesburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
87 Population 38/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $29,214 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $134,645 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,921 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Swedesburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,083
4% below
$29,214 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
39% below
Zillow: $134,645
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
2,921/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
26% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
61%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swedesburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Swedesburg reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,921/100K.

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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property2,921/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband27.0%
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.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.