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Ireton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County
Ireton, IA
At a Glance
How Ireton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ireton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ireton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ireton residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,975. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ireton is $134,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,383. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 51.0% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Ireton reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 940/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Ireton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ireton has an average annual temperature of 47°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 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.