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Woden, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Winnebago County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
184 Population 376/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $25,264 per capita
$72,100 Home Value $105,119 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
302 Violent Crime/100K 1,260 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Woden, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,083
31% below
$25,264 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
74% below
Zillow: $105,119
Violent Crime
302/100K
20% below
1,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
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)

Income
69%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
80%
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.