At a Glance
Median Income
$57,232
$29,295 per capita
Home Value
$99,700
Zillow: $130,493
Median Rent
$564/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Afton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.1% (42% 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 $130,493. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population991
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,232
Per Capita$29,295
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,700
Rent$564
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$130,493
Housing Units434
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,896/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Afton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.