At a Glance
Median Income
$67,269
$35,077 per capita
Home Value
$156,400
Zillow: $206,653
Median Rent
$791/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
289/100K
1,133/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Boone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boone a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boone residents earn a median household income of $67,269 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,077. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boone is $156,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,653. Median rent is $791/month, with 25.8% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Boone reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,133/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Boone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boone has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population12,445
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,362/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,269
Per Capita$35,077
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,293M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,400
Rent$791
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$206,653
Housing Units5,690
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent289/100K
Property1,133/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault273/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,145 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Boone was founded in 1865.
The median home in Boone was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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