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Brayton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Audubon County County
Brayton, IA
At a Glance
How Brayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brayton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brayton residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,849. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brayton is $71,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,977. Median rent is $760/month, with 51.0% 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.
Safety & Crime
Brayton reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,562/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Brayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brayton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.