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Casey, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
387 Population 523/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $27,506 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $184,828 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,562 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Casey, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$27,506 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $184,828
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
74% below
1,562/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Casey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
32%
Rent
73%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Casey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Casey residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,506. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Casey is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,828. Median rent is $844/month, with 37.5% 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

Casey 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

18.9% of adults in Casey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Casey 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.

Data Overview

People

Population387
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density523/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$27,506
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$844
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$184,828
Housing Units163
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property1,562/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,483/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,280 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Casey was founded in 1869.
The median home in Casey was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.