At a Glance
Median Income
$43,021
$25,508 per capita
Home Value
$70,300
Zillow: $263,817
Violent Crime
159/100K
1,746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Woodburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodburn a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodburn residents earn a median household income of $43,021 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,508. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodburn is $70,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,817. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Woodburn reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,746/100K.
Education
10.2% of adults in Woodburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodburn has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,021
Per Capita$25,508
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$639M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,300
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$263,817
Housing Units93
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent159/100K
Property1,746/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,721/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation956 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodburn was built in 1972.
31.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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