Iowa
Brayton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 127. Residents earn $50,500 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brayton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Brayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brayton is $50,500, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Brayton is $71,400, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Brayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,500 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,849 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $973 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,458 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 239 |
| County GDP | $473M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,471 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.86% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $71,400 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,977 |
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,471 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.86% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,136/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,271 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5447°N, 94.9303°W |
| County FIPS | 19009 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 58.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |