WinthropIA
A town of 1,040, settled in 1857. Public schools that outperform most of Iowa.
What makes Winthrop stand out
The thing Winthrop does most differently from other towns.
1,040 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Winthrop’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Winthrop. Another town gets a different order.
Winthrop’s public schools outperform 18% of Iowa districts
The public schools Winthrop’s kids attend trail 82% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan Elementary School | PK–6 | 303 | C− |
| East Buchanan Middle School | 7–8 | 75 | C+ |
| East Buchanan High School | 9–12 | 189 | C |
Most working residents commute out of Winthrop
Most working residents leave Winthrop for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Independence (11%), Waterloo (11%) and Cedar Rapids (10%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Winthrop has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Winthrop home is worth about $251K
The typical Winthrop home is worth about $251,000, up 6% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Winthrop beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Winthrop | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.1% | 11.6% |
94% of working residents leave Winthrop for work
Where Winthrop’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Winthrop
City in Iowa, USA
Winthrop is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 823 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1857
- Population
- 823
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
- ZIP code
- 50682
- Area code
- 319