At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$25,264 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
Zillow: $105,119
Violent Crime
302/100K
1,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Woden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woden residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,264. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woden is $72,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,119. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Woden reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,260/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Woden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woden has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$25,264
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,100
Rent
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$105,119
Housing Units116
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent302/100K
Property1,260/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,991/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,229 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Woden was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.