Linn County, Iowa
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 5% for walkability
- top 10% for broadband access
- bottom 5% for air quality
Linn County is a county in Iowa with about 229,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, broadband access, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and air quality.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.4 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US counties
Home Value$189k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$878better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.73%better than 8% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.61%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 68% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.8 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall32.3 inbetter than 26% of US counties
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 59% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 51% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.7better than 13% of US counties
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 5% of US counties
School Quality64.8better than 68% of US counties
Violent Crime1115/100kbetter than 30% of US counties
Property Crime2153/100kbetter than 11% of US counties
Community
Population229,30891st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.222nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1411th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.7%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.7%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability10.6/20better than 95% of US counties
Airport Distance190 mibetter than 16% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.5%better than 90% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.59better than 75% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Linn County an affordable place to live?
- Linn County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Linn County?
- The median home value in Linn County is $189k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Linn County?
- Median household income in Linn County is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Linn County?
- Median gross rent in Linn County is $878 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Linn County safe?
- Linn County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1115/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 2153/100k.
- What is the weather like in Linn County?
- Linn County averages 73°F in July and 20°F in January, with 37.8 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Linn County?
- Public-school quality in Linn County is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Linn County?
- The average one-way commute in Linn County is 19 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)