Winthrop, IA

Iowa

Winthrop is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,081. Residents earn $64,904 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,081 Population 1,368/sq mi density
$64,904 Median Income $31,950 per capita
$149,200 Home Value $236,252 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,904 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,200 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,904
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $149,200
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Winthrop Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,081
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,368/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,904
Per Capita$31,950
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,087M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,200
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$236,252

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation1,028 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+94.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Libraries6

Is Winthrop a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winthrop receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Winthrop stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winthrop is $64,904, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winthrop is $149,200, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Winthrop experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Winthrop has a population of 1,081 with a density of 1,368 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%).

Population

1,081
Total Population
1,368
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Winthrop vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winthrop vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winthrop is $64,904, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Winthrop vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,904
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,950
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$76,868

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)638
County GDP$1,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare44
Retail72
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Winthrop is $149,200, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $236,252.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,200
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$236,252

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg
Effective Rate2.51%
In Winthrop, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winthrop vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.7%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death5,284/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities44

Crime Rates: Winthrop vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Winthrop has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches
3% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,028 ft (313 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,368/sq mi
Coordinates42.4708°N, 91.7374°W
County FIPS19019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.4%
D 35.2%

Winner: Republican by 28.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,368/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants37
Retail Stores72

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Work from Home9.6%

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