Warren County, Iowa
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
- top 15% for broadband access
- top 18% for amenities nearby
- bottom 12% for property tax rate
Warren County is a county in Iowa with about 53,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, amenities nearby, and unemployment. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.warren.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.3 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$90k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 35% of US counties
Home Value$234k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$943better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.57%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 burden12.38%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 80% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.4 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.9 inbetter than 26% of US counties
Sunny Days194 daysbetter than 13% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 51% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.1better than 62% of US counties
School Quality48.4better than 36% of US counties
Violent Crime856/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime784/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Community
Population52,70970th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9944th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 45% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 66% of US counties
Airport Distance121 mibetter than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.3%better than 85% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.73better than 82% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Warren County an affordable place to live?
- Warren County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 35% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Warren County?
- The median home value in Warren County is $234k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Warren County?
- Median household income in Warren County is $90k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Warren County?
- Median gross rent in Warren County is $943 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Warren County safe?
- Warren County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 856/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 784/100k.
- What is the weather like in Warren County?
- Warren County averages 75°F in July and 22°F in January, with 38.4 in of annual precipitation and about 194 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Warren County?
- Public-school quality in Warren County is below average, scoring better than 36% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Warren County?
- The average one-way commute in Warren County is 25 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)