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Garrison, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Benton County County
Garrison, IA
At a Glance
How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Garrison residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,883. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 720 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrison is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,998. Median rent is $830/month, with 27.8% 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
Garrison reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrison has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.