At a Glance
Median Income
$59,091
$30,102 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $281,908
Median Rent
$781/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Irene Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Irene a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Irene residents earn a median household income of $59,091 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,102. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 864 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irene is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,908. Median rent is $781/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Irene reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Irene hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irene has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population521
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,004/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,091
Per Capita$30,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$781
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$281,908
Housing Units228
Rent Burden18.9%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,346/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,395 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Irene was founded in 1895.
The median home in Irene was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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