What are the schools like in Woodbine, IA?

Woodbine is served primarily by Woodbine Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Woodbine?

The median household income in Woodbine, IA is $58,816 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Woodbine, IA?

Woodbine has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodbine, IA affordable or expensive?

Woodbine's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodbine is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $142,600 and the median rent is $830 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Woodbine is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Woodbine, IA a Good Place to Live?

Woodbine is a small town of 1,286 in Iowa, with a median household income of $58,816 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Woodbine 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 Woodbine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodbine 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: 92.5

Woodbine's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodbine costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Woodbine, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$142,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$830	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,816	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Woodbine is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Woodbine is served primarily by Woodbine Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodbine, IA	National Avg
School District	Woodbine Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodbine sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodbine, IA
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	34.4"
Annual Snowfall	28.7"

Demographics

Metric	Woodbine, IA	National Avg
Population	1,286	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Logan, IA 8 mi Magnolia, IA 9 mi Dunlap, IA 10 mi Portsmouth, IA 12 mi Panama, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodbine

Woodbine, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51579

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodbine, IA affordable or expensive?

Woodbine's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodbine roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $142,600 and median rent is $830/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodbine, IA?

Crime data for Woodbine is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Woodbine?

Public schools in Woodbine are operated by Woodbine Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodbine, IA a good place to live?

Woodbine, IA has a population of 1,286, a median household income of $58,816, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Woodbine?

Woodbine averages 30.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches with about 28.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodbine?

Woodbine, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51579.

What is the population of Woodbine?

The population of Woodbine, Iowa is 1,286 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodbine?

Key numbers for living in Woodbine: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $142,600, median household income $58,816, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodbine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.