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Brandon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Benton County County
Brandon, IA
At a Glance
How Brandon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brandon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brandon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brandon residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,020. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 720 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brandon is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,673. Median rent is $1,013/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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Brandon reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandon has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.