Greene County, Iowa
Among the top 14% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 25% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
- top 12% for amenities nearby
- top 16% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 13% for sunny days
Greene County is a county in Iowa with about 8,801 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, monthly owner costs, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property tax rate and sunny days.
Official websiteco.greene.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.2 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 80% of US counties
Home Value$119k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$828better than 48% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 84% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.32%better than 21% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.05%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment3.6%better than 73% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.3 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.8 inbetter than 27% of US counties
Sunny Days194 daysbetter than 13% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 51% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk31.8better than 67% of US counties
School Quality56.3better than 53% of US counties
Violent Crime460/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Property Crime494/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Community
Population8,80120th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.676th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1115th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9939th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2939th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 61% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 57% of US counties
Airport Distance92 mibetter than 53% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.2%better than 68% of US counties
Amenities Nearby11.36better than 88% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 56% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Greene County an affordable place to live?
- Greene County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 80% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Greene County?
- The median home value in Greene County is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Greene County?
- Median household income in Greene County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Greene County?
- Median gross rent in Greene County is $828 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Greene County safe?
- Greene County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 460/100k (better than 73%). Property crime is 494/100k.
- What is the weather like in Greene County?
- Greene County averages 74°F in July and 21°F in January, with 35.3 in of annual precipitation and about 194 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Greene County?
- Public-school quality in Greene County is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Greene County?
- The average one-way commute in Greene County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- 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)