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Beacon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mahaska County County
Beacon, IA
At a Glance
How Beacon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beacon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Beacon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Beacon residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,070. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beacon is $76,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,561. Median rent is $729/month, with 18.3% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Beacon reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,604/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Beacon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beacon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.