Winthrop, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County

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 $250,840 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,904 median income, 0.7% 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

Winthrop, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,904
14% below
$31,950 per capita
Home Value
$149,200
47% below
Zillow: $250,840
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Winthrop Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
53%
Rent
86%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winthrop a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winthrop residents earn a median household income of $64,904 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,950. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winthrop is $149,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,840. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 22.8% 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 1970.

Education

21.0% of adults in Winthrop hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winthrop has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,081
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,368/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,904
Per Capita$31,950
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,200
Rent$1,000
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$250,840
Housing Units404
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,284/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,028 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Winthrop was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.