Iowa
Worthington is a small town in Iowa with a population of 401. Residents earn $81,875 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Worthington receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Worthington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Worthington is $81,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Worthington is $150,500, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Worthington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 31.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,875 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,931 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,955 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 606 |
| County GDP | $1,257M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,125 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.74% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $150,500 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $312,717 |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,125 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.74% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,094/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3979°N, 91.1207°W |
| County FIPS | 19055 |
Winner: Republican by 39.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.6% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |