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Winterset, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Madison County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,384 Population 1,143/sq mi density
$69,268 Median Income $31,600 per capita
$181,500 Home Value $283,261 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 1,598 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,268 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,500 home value, $943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Winterset, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,268
8% below
$31,600 per capita
Home Value
$181,500
36% below
Zillow: $283,261
Median Rent
$943/mo
19% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
43% below
1,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Winterset Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
64%
Rent
81%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winterset a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winterset residents earn a median household income of $69,268 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,600. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winterset is $181,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,261. Median rent is $943/month, with 26.4% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Winterset reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,598/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.2% of adults in Winterset hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winterset has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population5,384
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,143/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,268
Per Capita$31,600
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,500
Rent$943
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$283,261
Housing Units2,354
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent217/100K
Property1,598/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary454/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,105 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Winterset was founded in 1849.
The median home in Winterset was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.370 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.