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Ida Grove, IA
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Ida Grove, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ida Grove a Good Place to Live?
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 2.0% (44% 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 $145,970. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ida Grove reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
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 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.