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Diagonal, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ringgold County County
Diagonal, IA
At a Glance
How Diagonal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Diagonal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Diagonal a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Diagonal residents earn a median household income of $80,417 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,470. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Diagonal is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,916. Median rent is $838/month, with 25.5% 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
Diagonal reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Diagonal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Diagonal has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.