Living in Nodaway, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nodaway · Census data 2020–2024

Nodaway has 73 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $58,125 (23% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $48,800.

Nodaway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Nodaway at a glance

Population
73
Median age
37.5State: 38.6
Median household income
$58,125State: $75,059
Median home value
$48,800State: $208,000
Homeowners
85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
Average commute
35 min

Is Nodaway a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.

Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Nodaway

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nodaway the median home value is $48,800, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,271 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Nodaway$48,800
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Nodaway median household income

The median household income in Nodaway is $58,125 and the income per person is $26,027. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Nodaway$58,125
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Nodaway: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
28
Owner-occupied
85.2%
Renter-occupied
14.8%
Vacant
3.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.70

Nodaway demographics

Population
73
Median age
37.5
Under 18
31.5%
65 and older
27.4%
Households
27
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84.9%
Hispanic or Latino13.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nodaway ›

Education in Nodaway

27.1% of adults 25 and older in Nodaway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Nodaway27.1%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Nodaway

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
35 minState: 20 min
Work from home
10%
Drive alone
70%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
74.1%

Nodaway vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Nodaway73$58,125$48,800—
Villisca1,048$60,465$77,000$714
Corning1,567$64,773$96,400$754
Stanton522$66,667$113,400$750
New Market397$50,000$102,700$832
Gravity128$54,500$50,600$888
Clarinda5,353$46,348$114,200$660
Prescott213$65,000$51,700$950
Red Oak5,510$50,109$99,700$812

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Living in Nodaway: FAQ

What is the median household income in Nodaway, IA?

The median household income in Nodaway is $58,125, 23% 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 Nodaway?

The median home value in Nodaway is $48,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Nodaway, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

What is the median age in Nodaway?

The median age in Nodaway is 37.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Nodaway?

The average commute to work in Nodaway is 35 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Nodaway?

The unemployment rate in Nodaway is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Nodaway?

27.1% of adults in Nodaway 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.

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