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Humeston, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wayne County County
Humeston, IA
At a Glance
How Humeston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Humeston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Humeston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Humeston residents earn a median household income of $52,446 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,016. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Humeston is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,072. Median rent is $546/month, with 20.7% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Humeston reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,973/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Humeston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Humeston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.