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Denison, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Crawford County County
Denison, IA
At a Glance
How Denison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Denison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Denison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Denison residents earn a median household income of $63,850 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,401. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 514 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denison is $137,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,028. Median rent is $770/month, with 27.7% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Denison reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 689/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Denison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denison 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 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.