The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Buchanan county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 17.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 0.36%. The overall influence score for Buchanan is 6.
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Buchanan County is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. The county has a population of 20,919 people and covers an area of 727 square miles. The median age in the county is 40.9 years, and the median household income is $50,719.
The majority of people living in Buchanan County are white (96.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), and other races (2%). The most common industries for those over the age of 16 are manufacturing (17.2%), health care and social assistance (14.3%), and retail trade (12.3%).
The median home value in Buchanan County is $126,300, and the median rent is $741 per month. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with 8.3% of people living below the poverty line.
The climate in Buchanan County is mostly temperate, with an average temperature range of -4 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The area receives an average of 30 inches of rain per year, and snowfall averages around 30 inches per year.
Iowa Contact InformationFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Iowa
State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243