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Varina, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
31 Population 141/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $30,787 per capita
$46,000 Home Value $109,403 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Varina, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,000
47% below
$30,787 per capita
Home Value
$46,000
84% below
Zillow: $109,403
Violent Crime
471/100K
24% above
2,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Varina Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Varina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
124%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Varina a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Varina residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,787. 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 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Varina is $46,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,403. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Safety & Crime

Varina reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Varina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Varina has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population31
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$30,787
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$109,403
Housing Units20
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent471/100K
Property2,006/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,324/100K

Climate

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

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Varina was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.