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Swea City, Iowa · ZIP 50590

Swea City — ZIP 50590

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Swea City (50590) scores 87/100 — Excellent for Swea City. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $114K.

87OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share39%
Property crime share61%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100
Avg math proficiency78%
Avg reading proficiency87%
Schools nearby2

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index77/100
Typical home value$114K

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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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$114K

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

28

Violent Crime

11

Property Crime

17

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kossuth 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
North Kossuth Elementary SchoolPK–05131
85%
87%
North Union Middle School06–08110
72%
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

736

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

41.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50590 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 50590 has a school score of 78/100. 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 50590 is approximately $114K. 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 50590 in Swea City has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100. 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.