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Washburn, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Black Hawk County County
Washburn, IA
At a Glance
How Washburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Washburn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Washburn residents earn a median household income of $75,278 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,546. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washburn is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,518. Median rent is $930/month, with 28.1% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Washburn reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,639/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Washburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washburn has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.