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Varina, IA

Iowa

Varina is a small town in Iowa with a population of 31. Residents earn $40,000 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
31 Population 141/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $30,787 per capita
$46,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,000 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,000
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $46,000
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.2%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Varina Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population31
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$30,787
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$642M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units20
Rent Burden23.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,264 ft (385 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries9

Is Varina a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Varina receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Varina offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Varina is $40,000, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Varina is $46,000, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Varina experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Varina has a population of 31 with a density of 141 people per square mile. The median age is 60.3 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

31
Total Population
141
People / sq mi
60.3yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.5%
Female 35.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Varina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Varina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Varina is $40,000, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Varina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,000
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,787
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
IRS Avg AGI$71,570

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)265
County GDP$642M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare17
Retail26
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,850
19% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.8 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Varina is $46,000, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$46,000
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units20
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,850
19% below US avg
Effective Rate6.20%
Varina has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
14% below US avg
Snowfall38.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,264 ft (385 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates42.6586°N, 94.8980°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19151
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.3%
D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 54 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.2%
34% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density141/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants12
Retail Stores26

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.8 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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