Gowrie, Iowa

Population 1,224

Gowrie is located in Webster County, IA. The population is 1,224, making Gowrie the 2nd largest city in Webster County.

There are 1 public schools in Gowrie with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Gowrie is moderate , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gowrie is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gowrie property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gowrie include Gowrie Township, Lost Grove Township and Roland Township.

Gowrie Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.6%

Crime Rate

27.56% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 171
  • Violent Crimes: 421
  • Robbery: 50
  • Burglary: 488
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

28.93% Higher than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Gowrie
  • 16.34 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Gowrie, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Gowrie's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Gowrie, IA

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  • In 2009, the city of Gowrie, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2008, the city of Gowrie, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $558
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,024
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,028

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Environmental Hazards

1 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Gowrie, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Gowrie, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Gowrie, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.2°
  • February 24.1°
  • March 37.8°
  • April 49.42°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 71.43°
  • July 74.58°
  • August 71.1°
  • September 62.82°
  • October 51.28°
  • November 38.5°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gowrie, IA

Earthquakes
Gowrie, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gowrie, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gowrie, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gowrie, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gowrie, IA: $39,643

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gowrie is 3.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.13%
White Collar - 58.87%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

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1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Gowrie, IA

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Gowrie, IA

1 Retirement Home view all

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