Henry County, Iowa
Among the top 11% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
- top 7% for amenities nearby
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 12% for property tax rate
Henry County is a county in Iowa with about 20,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and B for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websitehenrycountyiowa.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.6 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 89% of US counties
Home Value$145k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$727better than 73% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.58%better than 12% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.97%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment2.7%better than 87% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.5 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.1 inbetter than 32% of US counties
Sunny Days243 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 51% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk30.9better than 67% of US counties
School Quality50.5better than 41% of US counties
Violent Crime694/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Crime708/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Community
Population20,43643rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2139th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1190th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.7%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.5%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 71% of US counties
Airport Distance167 mibetter than 20% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.9%better than 48% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.66better than 93% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Henry County an affordable place to live?
- Henry County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 89% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Henry County?
- The median home value in Henry County is $145k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Henry County?
- Median household income in Henry County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Henry County?
- Median gross rent in Henry County is $727 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Henry County safe?
- Henry County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 694/100k (better than 56%). Property crime is 708/100k.
- What is the weather like in Henry County?
- Henry County averages 75°F in July and 24°F in January, with 38.5 in of annual precipitation and about 243 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Henry County?
- Public-school quality in Henry County is about average, scoring better than 41% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Henry County?
- The average one-way commute in Henry County is 18 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)