At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$28,897 per capita
Home Value
$364,400
Zillow: $439,088
Median Rent
$1,284/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
10.3% smoking rate
How Iona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iona a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iona residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,897. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,633 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iona is $364,400 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,088. Median rent is $1,284/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
28.5% of adults in Iona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iona has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population2,882
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density2,234/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$28,897
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$9,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A
Home Value$364,400
Rent$1,284
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$439,088
Housing Units858
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,923/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation4,786 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Iona was founded in 1884.
The median home in Iona was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.