At a Glance
Median Income
$64,306
$35,852 per capita
Home Value
$104,600
Zillow: $174,617
Median Rent
$619/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allison a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.5% (86% 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 $174,617. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,028
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,306
Per Capita$35,852
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,600
Rent$619
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$174,617
Housing Units503
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation1,048 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Allison was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.