At a Glance
Median Income
$99,118
$39,467 per capita
Home Value
$249,800
Zillow: $461,735
Median Rent
$958/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
11.2% smoking rate
How Swisher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swisher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swisher 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
Swisher residents earn a median household income of $99,118 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,467. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swisher is $249,800 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,735. Median rent is $958/month, with 20.9% 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 1970.
Education
36.0% of adults in Swisher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swisher has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,064
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,118
Per Capita$39,467
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$958
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$461,735
Housing Units409
Rent Burden20.9%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation778 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Swisher was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.