Woodbine, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Harrison County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,418 Population 854/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $33,781 per capita
$141,900 Home Value $238,233 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,900 home value, $858/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodbine, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$33,781 per capita
Home Value
$141,900
50% below
Zillow: $238,233
Median Rent
$858/mo
26% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Woodbine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
50%
Rent
74%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodbine a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodbine residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,781. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodbine is $141,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,233. Median rent is $858/month, with 29.2% 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 1954.

Education

17.3% of adults in Woodbine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodbine has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,418
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$33,781
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$675M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,900
Rent$858
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$238,233
Housing Units600
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,755/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,103 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodbine was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.