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Allison, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County
Allison, IA
At a Glance
How Allison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Allison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Allison residents earn a median household income of $64,306 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,852. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allison is $104,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,654. Median rent is $619/month, with 18.4% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Allison reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,492/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Allison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allison has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.