Woodbury County, Iowa
Among the top 1% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
- top 2% for walkability
- top 5% for cost of living
- bottom 7% for property crime
Woodbury County is a county in Iowa with about 106,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, cost of living, and commute time. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitewoodbury-ia.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in0.9 in
humid 77%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US counties
Home Value$158k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$913better than 33% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.56%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 burden11.90%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment4.5%better than 55% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.2 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall33.1 inbetter than 26% of US counties
Sunny Days243 daysbetter than 58% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 55% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.3better than 16% of US counties
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 49% of US counties
School Quality45.6better than 29% of US counties
Violent Crime1750/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Property Crime2494/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Community
Population105,52682nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.912th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1627th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.3%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.2%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.1%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability11.9/20better than 98% of US counties
Airport Distance75 mibetter than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.1%better than 55% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Woodbury County an affordable place to live?
- Woodbury County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 95% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Woodbury County?
- The median home value in Woodbury County is $158k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Woodbury County?
- Median household income in Woodbury County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Woodbury County?
- Median gross rent in Woodbury County is $913 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Woodbury County safe?
- Woodbury County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1750/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2494/100k.
- What is the weather like in Woodbury County?
- Woodbury County averages 75°F in July and 20°F in January, with 31.2 in of annual precipitation and about 243 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Woodbury County?
- Public-school quality in Woodbury County is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Woodbury County?
- The average one-way commute in Woodbury County is 18 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)