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Bronson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
302 Population 863/sq mi density
$83,500 Median Income $33,854 per capita
$164,600 Home Value $273,641 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
230 Violent Crime/100K 2,115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bronson, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,500
11% above
$33,854 per capita
Home Value
$164,600
42% below
Zillow: $273,641
Violent Crime
230/100K
39% below
2,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Bronson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bronson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
58%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bronson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bronson residents earn a median household income of $83,500 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,854. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,308 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bronson is $164,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,641. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Bronson reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,115/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Bronson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bronson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population302
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,500
Per Capita$33,854
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,028M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$273,641
Housing Units124
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent230/100K
Property2,115/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,105 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Bronson was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.