Bouton, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Bouton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 173. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
173 Population 1,573/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $38,007 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $253,432 Zillow
$1,089 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $1,089/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,800
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,089
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Bouton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population173
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$38,007
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$11,107M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$1,089
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$253,432
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation940 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+91.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband54.0%
Libraries12

Is Bouton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bouton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Bouton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bouton is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bouton is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bouton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bouton has a population of 173 with a density of 1,573 people per square mile. The median age is 28.8 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 4% Hispanic, 1.7% Black.

Population

173
Total Population
1,573
People / sq mi
28.8yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bouton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.4%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.6%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bouton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bouton is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Bouton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,007
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
IRS Avg AGI$126,108

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,600
County GDP$11,107M

Business (County)

Restaurants211
Healthcare263
Retail299
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bouton is $83,800, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,089 (6% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $253,432.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,800
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$253,432

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$82
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio86.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,089
6% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Rate8.44%
In Bouton, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bouton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death4,244/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access68.5%
Healthcare Facilities263

Crime Rates: Bouton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Bouton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.1 inches
5% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation940 ft (287 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,573/sq mi
Coordinates41.8512°N, 94.0106°W
County FIPS19049
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.8-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.7%
D 46.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+91.3%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,573/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities263
Restaurants211
Retail Stores299

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

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