The Town FilesWoodbine, Iowa
City in Harrison County · population 1,625 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,900
- Household income
- $50,804
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 36.2
Woodbine is a city of 1,625 people in Harrison County, Iowa. The median home is worth $168,900, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 84% of Iowa towns, better for cycling than 80% of Iowa towns, more of a college town than 70% of Iowa towns.
How Woodbine ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Woodbine is worth $168,900, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $50,804, which is more affordable than 6% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $840 a month. 63.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodbine | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,900 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $840 | $820 |
| Median household income | $50,804 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 63.9% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Woodbine
| People | Woodbine | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.2% | 88.5% |
Weather in Woodbine
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 9.9°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.7 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbine since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 16, 1999 about 5.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 22, 2004.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4870: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4796: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 14, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4779: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 3,990 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,182 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Woodbine itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Woodbine
2 public schools with 566 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine High School | 5-12 | 301 | 16.7 |
| Woodbine Elementary School | PK-4 | 265 | 14.7 |
Towns near Woodbine
- Logan, IA7.5 mi · 1,397 people · home $154,000
- Dunlap, IA9.8 mi · 1,038 people · home $139,900
- Missouri Valley, IA15.7 mi · 2,678 people · home $148,500
- Neola, IA20.2 mi · 918 people · home $205,100
- Minden, IA20.4 mi · 600 people · home $170,500
- Harlan, IA20.7 mi · 4,893 people · home $152,500
- Shelby, IA20.9 mi · 727 people · home $162,500
- Charter Oak, IA23.7 mi · 535 people · home $77,700
Woodbine questions
Is Woodbine, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodbine scores better for retirees than 27% of Iowa towns and quieter than 43%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Woodbine?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodbine is valued at $168,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,804, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $840 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodbine?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 9.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 28.7 inches of snow.
Does Woodbine get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 16, 1999. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)