Woolstock, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Wright County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
183 Population 174/sq mi density
$87,857 Median Income $38,534 per capita
$84,500 Home Value $178,856 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$87,857 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,500 home value, $813/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Woolstock, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,857
17% above
$38,534 per capita
Home Value
$84,500
70% below
Zillow: $178,856
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Woolstock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
117%
Home Value
30%
Rent
70%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
381%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woolstock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woolstock residents earn a median household income of $87,857 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,534. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woolstock is $84,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,856. Median rent is $813/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.

Education

11.5% of adults in Woolstock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woolstock has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population183
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,857
Per Capita$38,534
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,500
Rent$813
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$178,856
Housing Units107
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,879/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,104 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Woolstock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.