At a Glance
Median Income
$63,194
$36,712 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
Zillow: $170,529
Median Rent
$671/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Ida Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ida Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ida Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ida Grove residents earn a median household income of $63,194 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,712. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ida Grove is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,529. Median rent is $671/month, with 25.3% 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 1955.
Education
20.7% of adults in Ida Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ida Grove has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,904
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,194
Per Capita$36,712
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$671
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$170,529
Housing Units1,081
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,232 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ida Grove was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.