Winthrop, IA (zipcode 50682) is a small city in Buchanan County, Iowa. The city is best known for its rural sights and friendly residents. According to the Bestplaces rankings, Winthrop has a livability score of 67 out of 100, which puts it slightly above average in terms of overall quality of life. The city also receives good ratings for its cost of living at 85 out of 100, suggesting that it is an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities. In terms of crime rate, Winthrop's safety index is 66 out of 100 meaning the city has relatively low levels of crime. Education wise, the city fares slightly better than average with a school test score rating of 61 out of 100. Finally, Winthrop’s employment rate stands at 62 out of 100 which means jobs are more difficult to find than some other cities in Iowa.
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