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Cost of Living in Rowan, IA

Population: 209 | Iowa

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Rowan is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Rowan, IA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 97, Rowan, IA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 26% above the Iowa state average of 71. Rowan is a small community of 209 residents.

The median household income in Rowan is $57,500, which is 23% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Rowan. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.6°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches spread over roughly 116 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$57,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-23%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$575/mo

Climate in Rowan

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

45.6°F
Avg Temperature
36.3"
Rainfall / Year
116d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 24 29 42 58 70 80 83 80 74 60 44 30
Avg °F 16 20 33 46 58 69 72 69 61 48 34 22
Low °F 7 11 24 35 47 57 61 58 49 37 24 14
Rain" 0.9 1.2 2.3 4.2 5.2 5.4 4.4 3.8 3.5 2.5 1.7 1.3

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