Durant, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Durant is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,904. Residents earn $82,563 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,904 Population 1,548/sq mi density
$82,563 Median Income $43,417 per capita
$202,000 Home Value $228,171 Zillow
$765 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,563 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,000 home value, $765/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,563
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $202,000
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $765
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Durant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,904
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,548/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,563
Per Capita$43,417
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$13,291M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,000
Rent$765
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$228,171

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation712 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Libraries11

Is Durant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Durant receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Durant stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Durant is $82,563, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Durant is $202,000, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Durant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Durant has a population of 1,904 with a density of 1,548 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

1,904
Total Population
1,548
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Durant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Durant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Durant is $82,563, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Durant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,563
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,417
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$86,464

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,239
County GDP$13,291M

Business (County)

Restaurants496
Healthcare523
Retail618
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Durant is $202,000, 28% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $765 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,171.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,000
28% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$228,171

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$765
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Rate3.29%
In Durant, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Durant vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.8%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death7,236/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities523

Crime Rates: Durant vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Durant 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 is 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches
5% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,548/sq mi
Coordinates41.6011°N, 90.9138°W
County FIPS19163
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%
D 47.3%

Winner: Republican by 3.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.73
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,548/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities523
Restaurants496
Retail Stores618

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Work from Home5.8%

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