Cascade, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,565 Population 1,336/sq mi density
$69,861 Median Income $33,794 per capita
$196,100 Home Value $299,043 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,861 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,100 home value, $822/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cascade, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,861
7% below
$33,794 per capita
Home Value
$196,100
30% below
Zillow: $299,043
Median Rent
$822/mo
29% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
93%
Home Value
70%
Rent
71%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cascade a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.0% (44% 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 $299,043. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,565
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,336/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,861
Per Capita$33,794
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$858M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,100
Rent$822
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$299,043
Housing Units930
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,993/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation860 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Cascade was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.