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Defiance, IA
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Defiance, IA
At a Glance
How Defiance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Defiance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Defiance a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Defiance residents earn a median household income of $51,458 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,328. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Defiance is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,681. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Defiance 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
7.3% of adults in Defiance hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Defiance has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.