City profile · Iowa · Census ACS 2023

Jewell Junction, IA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Jewell Junction - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,225
Residents
$75,313
Median income
$128,300
Median home
$994
Median rent (state)

Jewell Junction - the verdict

Jewell Junction ranks in the 56th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

56th
percentile, household income
20th
percentile, home value
19th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Jewell Junction, IA

1,225 people live in Jewell Junction, Iowa - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $75,313 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.9%. Typical homes in Jewell Junction are valued around $128,300, and the median resident age is 36.9 years. About 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 74.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier.

Living costs in Iowa run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Iowa scores 87.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $994 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Iowa run around $212, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Jewell Junction workers runs 23.4 minutes, with 85.4% driving alone and 5.8% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 42.9 out of 100 (Low).

Population

1,225 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Iowa

Median Household Income

$75,313 /yr

Poverty 3.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Iowa average

How does Jewell Junction compare to other US cities?

Where Jewell Junction sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 56% higher than other cities
Home value 20% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Jewell Junction against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Iowa only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Iowa-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Jewell Junction toward the top of Iowa's cities

Among the 858 Iowa cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Jewell Junction ranks #140 - the 84th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Jewell Junction only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#235 of 845
72nd percentile in Iowa
Median Gross Rent
#279 of 858
67th percentile in Iowa
Median Home Value
#370 of 849
56th percentile in Iowa
Poverty Rate
#559 of 858
34th percentile in Iowa
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#140 of 858
84th percentile in Iowa

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Iowa only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

56thIncome percentile

56th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Jewell Junction's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$128,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 80% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Jewell Junction $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Jewell Junction, IA Jewell Junction, IA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Jewell Junction, IA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Jewell Junction, IA median $75,313/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Jewell Junction, IA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Jewell Junction, IA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 74.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,225
Median Income
$75,313
Median Home Value
$128,300
Median Age
36.9
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Labor force participation
74.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,180 residents1,200 residents1,220 residents1,240 residents1,260 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,210 residents 1,238 residents ▲ +2.3%
Jewell Junction's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 0
2021 0
2022 3
2023 20
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
23.4 minutes
Drive Alone
85.4%
Carpool
3.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.1%
Work from Home
5.8%
Other
3.8%

Based on 738 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Iowa - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$75
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Iowa state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Iowa state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Jewell Junction sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$994/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
42.9 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Iowa

Clarence
1,223 people
Melcher-Dallas
1,228 people
Treynor
1,228 people
University Heights
1,232 people
Laurens
1,234 people
Marcus
1,236 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Jewell Junction's 1,225 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Jamestown, IN
1,225 people
North Bend, NE
1,225 people
Sanbornville, NH
1,225 people
Surf City, NJ
1,225 people
Saddle Rock, NY
1,225 people
Brookfield Center, OH
1,225 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Jewell Junction's $75,313 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Argenta, IL
$75,313 median income
Kenney, IL
$75,313 median income
Ford, KS
$75,313 median income
Cape Carteret, NC
$75,313 median income
Bray, OK
$75,313 median income
Beurys Lake, PA
$75,313 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Jewell Junction, IA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Jewell Junction, IA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.4% White 93.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 2.0% American Indian 2.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 2.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Jewell Junction compares to nearby Iowa cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Jewell Junction (this city) 1,225 $75,313
Clarence 1,223 $56,875
Melcher-Dallas 1,228 $72,824
Treynor 1,228 $132,679
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IA Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Jewell Junction, IA?

What is the population of Jewell Junction, IA? +

Jewell Junction, IA counts 1,225 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Jewell Junction, IA? +

Jewell Junction households earn a median of $75,313 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Jewell Junction? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Jewell Junction; the closest available measure is the Iowa state average, a cost of living index of 87.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Iowa vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Jewell Junction, IA? +

Homes in Jewell Junction carry a median value of $128,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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