North Washington is a small town of 144 in Iowa, with a median household income of $83,333
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Strengths:
North Washington stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Washington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Washington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the North Washington metro area.
Metric
North Washington, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
96.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Washington's violent crime rate is 150.8 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.8 /100k
Property Crime
209.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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North Washington, IA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Washington sees average highs of 23.3°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.5 inches of snow per year.
North Washington has a median home value of $100,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $83,333.
North Washington's violent crime rate is 150.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 209.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
North Washington, IA has a population of 144, a median household income of $83,333, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Washington averages 23.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 38.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of North Washington, Iowa is 144 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Washington: median home $100,000, median household income $83,333, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Washington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
