At a Glance
Median Income
$75,278
$37,546 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
Zillow: $212,518
Median Rent
$930/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washburn a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.5% (58% 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.
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 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population658
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,278
Per Capita$37,546
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent$930
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$212,518
Housing Units269
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation832 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute16 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Washburn was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.