Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Vinton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 4,948. Residents earn $65,488 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vinton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Vinton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Vinton is $65,488, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Vinton is $146,400, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $868 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Vinton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,162 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Vinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,488 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,839 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,010 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 720 |
| County GDP | $1,137M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,120 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.81% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $146,400 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,914 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 29.4% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $868 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,120 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.81% |
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,615/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Total Violent | 77.5/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 58.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,162.1/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 329.3/100K |
| Theft | 813.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 19.4/100K |
| Arson | 19.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 799 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1631°N, 92.0262°W |
| County FIPS | 19011 |
Winner: Republican by 33.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.2% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |