At a Glance
Median Income
$56,066
$21,029 per capita
Home Value
$195,500
Zillow: $264,558
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
16.2% smoking rate
How Iron Horse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iron Horse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iron Horse 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
Iron Horse residents earn a median household income of $56,066 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,029. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iron Horse is $195,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,558. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
15.6% of adults in Iron Horse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iron Horse has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population575
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,066
Per Capita$21,029
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,500
Rent
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$264,558
Housing Units295
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation5,067 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Broadband13.4%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Iron Horse was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.3% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.