Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Among the top 7% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
- top 5% for air quality
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 12% for property crime
Cerro Gordo County is a county in Iowa with about 43,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include air quality, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on property tax rate and property crime.
Official websiteco.cerro-gordo.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.2 in
humid 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US counties
Home Value$145k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$812better than 52% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.50%better than 15% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.75%better than 19% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 83% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.3 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall44.3 inbetter than 16% of US counties
Sunny Days224 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.6better than 30% of US counties
Air Quality19 AQIbetter than 95% of US counties
School Quality74.1better than 78% of US counties
Violent Crime1210/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Property Crime2128/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Community
Population42,97965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.374th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1527th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.2%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 94% of US counties
Walkability10.3/20better than 94% of US counties
Airport Distance125 mibetter than 35% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.4%better than 70% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.42better than 64% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cerro Gordo County an affordable place to live?
- Cerro Gordo County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cerro Gordo County?
- The median home value in Cerro Gordo County is $145k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cerro Gordo County?
- Median household income in Cerro Gordo County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cerro Gordo County?
- Median gross rent in Cerro Gordo County is $812 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cerro Gordo County safe?
- Cerro Gordo County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1210/100k (better than 25%). Property crime is 2128/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cerro Gordo County?
- Cerro Gordo County averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 37.3 in of annual precipitation and about 224 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cerro Gordo County?
- Public-school quality in Cerro Gordo County is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cerro Gordo County?
- The average one-way commute in Cerro Gordo County is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)