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Cascade, IA
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Cascade, IA
At a Glance
How Cascade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cascade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cascade a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cascade residents earn a median household income of $69,861 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,794. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cascade is $196,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,287. Median rent is $822/month, with 23.4% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Cascade reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,101/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Cascade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cascade has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.