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Garwin, IA

City in Tama County, Iowa.

Population

571

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

567

ZIP codes

0

Garwin and its ZIP codes

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Garwin at a glance

  • Garwin is about 9.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,714, 26% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,600 (58% below Iowa) and median rent is $750 a month.

Local data for Garwin, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Garwin, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,714

Poverty rate

7.7%

Median home value

$87,600

Median rent

$750/mo

Homeownership

82.3%

Bachelor's or higher

9.5%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

23.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (96), Mexican Americans (61), Irish Americans (41).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tama County. PPP loans are for Garwin.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,627

5,391 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,444

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$141M

FY 2026, $8,240 per person

Tama County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Garwin, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.7%
  • Carpooled8.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Garwin, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

538

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

35

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 9°F

35.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Garwin, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

Cities near Garwin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GladbrookCity6.6 mi0.7
Green MountainCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.7
Le GrandCity8 mi1
MontourCity8.1 mi0.5
ToledoCity8.9 mi2.3
TamaCity11 mi3
BeamanCity12 mi0.2
LincolnCity12 mi0.6
TraerCity13 mi1.3
MarshalltownCity13 mi19.2
ConradCity13 mi1.2
ClutierCity14 mi0.7
FergusonCity14 mi0.3
GilmanCity16 mi0.5
AlbionCity16 mi0.6
ReinbeckCity16 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Garwin, IA in?
Garwin is in Tama County, Iowa.
What is the population of Garwin, IA?
About 571 people live in Garwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Garwin?
Nearby places include Gladbrook (6.6 mi), Green Mountain (7.2 mi), Le Grand (8 mi), Montour (8.1 mi), Toledo (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023