What are the schools like in Inwood, IA?

Inwood is served primarily by West Lyon Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Inwood?

The median household income in Inwood, IA is $59,632 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Inwood, IA?

Inwood has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Inwood, IA affordable or expensive?

Inwood's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Inwood is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,600 and the median rent is $1,010 per month.

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

Inwood has a violent crime rate of 127.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 561.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Inwood, IA a Good Place to Live?

Inwood is a small town of 879 in Iowa, with a median household income of $59,632 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Inwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Inwood 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: 92.4

Inwood's overall cost of living index is 92.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Inwood costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Inwood, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,010	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,632	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Inwood's violent crime rate is 127.6 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.6 /100k

Property Crime

561.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Inwood is served primarily by West Lyon Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Inwood, IA	National Avg
School District	West Lyon Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Inwood sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 27.8 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Inwood, IA
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	27.8"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Inwood, IA	National Avg
Population	879	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairview, SD 7 mi Alvord, IA 7 mi Canton, SD 8 mi Larchwood, IA 10 mi Doon, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Inwood

Inwood, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51240

Inwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inwood, IA affordable or expensive?

Inwood's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Inwood roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,600 and median rent is $1,010/month.

What is the crime rate in Inwood, IA?

Inwood's violent crime rate is 127.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 561.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Inwood?

Public schools in Inwood are operated by West Lyon Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Inwood, IA a good place to live?

Inwood, IA has a population of 879, a median household income of $59,632, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Inwood?

Inwood averages 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.8 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Inwood?

Inwood, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51240.

What is the population of Inwood?

The population of Inwood, Iowa is 879 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Inwood?

Key numbers for living in Inwood: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $150,600, median household income $59,632, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Inwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.