At a Glance
Median Income
$44,167
$29,180 per capita
Home Value
$54,300
Zillow: $239,255
Median Rent
$750/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.7% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iona residents earn a median household income of $44,167 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,180. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iona is $54,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,255. Median rent is $750/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
6.2% of adults in Iona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iona has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population207
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$29,180
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,300
Rent$750
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$239,255
Housing Units86
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation1,631 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Iona was built in 1943.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.