Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Woodbine is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,418. Residents earn $54,167 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Woodbine receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Woodbine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Woodbine is $54,167, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Woodbine is $141,900, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Woodbine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,167 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,781 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,751 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $675M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,152 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.93% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $141,900 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,677 |
| Median List Price | $291,000 |
| Median List Price | $291,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $858 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,152 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.93% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,755/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,103 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7363°N, 95.7111°W |
| County FIPS | 19085 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |