At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$38,007 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $278,310
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.2% smoking rate
How Bouton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bouton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bouton 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
Bouton residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,007. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bouton is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,310. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 27.5% 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 1938.
Education
18.5% of adults in Bouton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 36.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population173
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$38,007
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$1,089
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$278,310
Housing Units62
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation940 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Bouton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.