At a Glance
Median Income
$73,426
$36,772 per capita
Home Value
$97,600
Zillow: $131,531
Median Rent
$663/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.1% smoking rate
How Ionia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ionia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ionia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ionia residents earn a median household income of $73,426 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,772. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ionia is $97,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,531. Median rent is $663/month, with 18.8% 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 1961.
Education
5.7% of adults in Ionia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ionia has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population318
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,426
Per Capita$36,772
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,600
Rent$663
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$131,531
Housing Units160
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,150 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ionia was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.