At a Glance
Median Income
$80,417
$21,470 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
Zillow: $130,916
Median Rent
$838/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
14.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Diagonal a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.2% (44% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population481
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,417
Per Capita$21,470
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$838
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$130,916
Housing Units147
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Diagonal was built in 1938.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.