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Iatan, MO

Missouri

Iatan is a small town in Missouri with a population of 35. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
35 Population 159/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $26,180 per capita
$142,500 Home Value
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $142,500
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population35
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans19.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$26,180
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units21
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute10 min
Broadband10.0%

Is Iatan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iatan receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Iatan stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iatan is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iatan is $142,500, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Iatan has a population of 35 with a density of 159 people per square mile. The median age is 29.2 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

35
Total Population
159
People / sq mi
29.2yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 71.4%
Female 28.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Iatan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iatan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iatan is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Iatan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,180

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Iatan is $142,500, 49% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,500
49% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.0%
Housing Units21
Median Year Built2001

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+78.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density159/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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