At a Glance
Median Income
$61,979
$32,292 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
Zillow: $305,259
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.3% smoking rate
How Canistota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canistota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canistota a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canistota residents earn a median household income of $61,979 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,292. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canistota is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,259. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.5% of adults in Canistota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canistota has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population664
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,979
Per Capita$32,292
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,200
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$305,259
Housing Units314
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,551 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
Canistota was founded in 1883.
The median home in Canistota was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.