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Garner, Iowa · ZIP 50438

Garner — ZIP 50438

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Garner (50438) scores 92/100 — Excellent for Iowa. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $236K.

92OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

AExcellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index88/100
Avg math proficiency78%
Avg reading proficiency85%
Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$236K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Ventura, IowaVenturaZIP 50482
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Klemme, IowaKlemmeZIP 50449
92= even vs here
Britt, IowaBrittZIP 50423
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Clear Lake, IowaClear LakeZIP 50428
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$236K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

37

Violent Crime

5

Property Crime

32

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hancock County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary SchoolPK–04381
87%
82%
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School05–08255
75%
85%
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School09–12295
73%
87%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

4,006

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

48.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50438 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 50438 has a school score of 88/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50438 is approximately $236K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 50438 in Garner has an overall NeighborScore of 92/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.