Cylinder, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Palo Alto County County
Cylinder, IA
At a Glance
How Cylinder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cylinder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cylinder a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cylinder residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,330. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 336 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cylinder is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,881. Median rent is $817/month, with 51.0% 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 1940.
Education
28.8% of adults in Cylinder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cylinder has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.