What are the schools like in Epworth, IA?

Epworth is served primarily by Western Dubuque Comm School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Epworth?

The median household income in Epworth, IA is $69,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Epworth, IA?

Epworth has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.1 inches.

Epworth, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Epworth, IA affordable or expensive?

Epworth's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Epworth is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $208,000 and the median rent is $839 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Epworth, IA?

Epworth has a violent crime rate of 283.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1055.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Epworth, IA a Good Place to Live?

Epworth is a small town of 1,982 in Iowa, with a median household income of $69,188 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Epworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Epworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Epworth city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.1

Epworth's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Epworth costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Epworth, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$208,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$839	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Epworth's violent crime rate is 283.6 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

283.6 /100k

Property Crime

1055.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Epworth is served primarily by Western Dubuque Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Epworth, IA	National Avg
School District	Western Dubuque Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Epworth sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation and 31.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Epworth, IA
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.9"
Annual Snowfall	31.1"

Demographics

Metric	Epworth, IA	National Avg
Population	1,982	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Epworth

Epworth, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52045

Epworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epworth, IA affordable or expensive?

Epworth's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Epworth roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $208,000 and median rent is $839/month.

What is the crime rate in Epworth, IA?

Epworth's violent crime rate is 283.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1055.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Epworth?

Public schools in Epworth are operated by Western Dubuque Comm School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Epworth, IA a good place to live?

Epworth, IA has a population of 1,982, a median household income of $69,188, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Epworth?

Epworth averages 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches with about 31.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Epworth?

Epworth, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52045.

What is the population of Epworth?

The population of Epworth, Iowa is 1,982 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Epworth?

Key numbers for living in Epworth: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $208,000, median household income $69,188, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Epworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.