Winneshiek County, Iowa
Among the top 8% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 6% for amenities nearby
- top 7% for unemployment
- bottom 15% for estimated total tax burden
Winneshiek County is a county in Iowa with about 20,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, unemployment, and property crime. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websitewinneshiekcounty.iowa.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 5.0 in1.2 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 49% of US counties
Home Value$225k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$763better than 64% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.17%better than 29% of US counties
Income Tax6.27%better than 19% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.44%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment2.1%better than 93% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.9 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.5 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days222 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 63% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.2better than 62% of US counties
School Quality56.5better than 53% of US counties
Violent Crime263/100kbetter than 85% of US counties
Property Crime132/100kbetter than 90% of US counties
Community
Population20,05042nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.097th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.5%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.4%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.6%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 89% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 49% of US counties
Airport Distance130 mibetter than 33% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.8%better than 60% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.96better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 72% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Winneshiek County an affordable place to live?
- Winneshiek County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Winneshiek County?
- The median home value in Winneshiek County is $225k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Winneshiek County?
- Median household income in Winneshiek County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Winneshiek County?
- Median gross rent in Winneshiek County is $763 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Winneshiek County safe?
- Winneshiek County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 263/100k (better than 85%). Property crime is 132/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winneshiek County?
- Winneshiek County averages 73°F in July and 18°F in January, with 37.9 in of annual precipitation and about 222 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Winneshiek County?
- Public-school quality in Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County?
- The average one-way commute in Winneshiek 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)