Median Income
$62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value
$85,600
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,125
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Ione Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population372
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$46,243
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,101M
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain8.6 in/yr
Elevation1,094 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+90.7%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Is Ione a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ione receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ione offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ione is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ione is $85,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Ione experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Ione has a population of 372 with a density of 489 people per square mile. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.9%), with 4% Hispanic.
Population
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Spanish | 18.1% |
| 35% above US avg |
The median household income in Ione is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,243 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,624 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 412 |
| County GDP | $2,101M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,828 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Ione is $85,600, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $85,600 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,125 |
| 3% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,828 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
In Ione, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Ione vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,669/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
Crime Rates: Ione vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
Safety Score
Ione has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 8.6 inches |
| 77% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 3.7 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,094 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5029°N, 119.8220°W |
| County FIPS | 41049 |