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Afton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
Afton, IA
At a Glance
How Afton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Afton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Afton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Afton residents earn a median household income of $57,232 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,295. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Afton is $99,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,194. Median rent is $564/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Afton reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Afton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Afton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.