Living in Kamrar, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kamrar · Census data 2020–2024
Kamrar has 145 residents with a median age of 53.9. The median household income is $48,750 (35% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $73,800, the median rent is $443/month.
Kamrar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kamrar at a glance
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 53.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $48,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $73,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $443/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Kamrar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kamrar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kamrar the median home value is $73,800, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $443 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Kamrar median household income
The median household income in Kamrar is $48,750 and the income per person is $42,174. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Kamrar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 102
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 23.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.86
Kamrar demographics
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 53.9
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 32.4%
- Households
- 78
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kamrar ›
Education in Kamrar
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Kamrar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kamrar
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Kamrar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamrar | 145 | $48,750 | $73,800 | $443 |
| Webster City | 7,769 | $63,430 | $127,200 | $907 |
| Jewell Junction | 1,084 | $81,250 | $148,100 | $906 |
| Blairsburg | 139 | $81,250 | $129,200 | — |
| Stanhope | 509 | $60,750 | $111,300 | $547 |
| Ellsworth | 482 | $77,500 | $149,000 | $875 |
| Williams | 369 | $55,417 | $85,900 | $704 |
| Randall | 142 | $72,321 | $110,800 | — |
| Stratford | 735 | $47,875 | $89,300 | $588 |
More for people moving to Kamrar
Kamrar ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Kamrar: FAQ
What is the median household income in Kamrar, IA?
The median household income in Kamrar is $48,750, 35% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kamrar?
The median home value in Kamrar is $73,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Kamrar?
The median gross rent in Kamrar is $443 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Kamrar, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Kamrar?
The median age in Kamrar is 53.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Kamrar?
The average commute to work in Kamrar is 24 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kamrar?
The unemployment rate in Kamrar is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kamrar?
13.5% of adults in Kamrar have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: