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Guttenberg is a small town of 1,667 in Iowa, with a median household income of $50,833
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Guttenberg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Guttenberg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Guttenberg 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: 91.2
Guttenberg's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Guttenberg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Guttenberg, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$189,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$756
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Guttenberg's violent crime rate is 62.7 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
62.7 /100k
Property Crime
159.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Guttenberg is served primarily by Clayton Ridge Comm School District.
Metric
Guttenberg, IA
National Avg
School District
Clayton Ridge Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Guttenberg sees average highs of 27.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Guttenberg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Guttenberg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $189,100 and median rent is $756/month.
Guttenberg's violent crime rate is 62.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 159.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Guttenberg are operated by Clayton Ridge Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Guttenberg, IA has a population of 1,667, a median household income of $50,833, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Guttenberg averages 27.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches
with about 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Guttenberg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52052.
The population of Guttenberg, Iowa is 1,667 with a median age of 58.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Guttenberg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $189,100, median household income $50,833, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Guttenberg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
