At a Glance
Median Income
$55,536
$28,853 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
Zillow: $286,230
Median Rent
$900/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.3% smoking rate
How Ironton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ironton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ironton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ironton residents earn a median household income of $55,536 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,853. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,376 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ironton is $128,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,230. Median rent is $900/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
15.1% of adults in Ironton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ironton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population557
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density384/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,536
Per Capita$28,853
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$900
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$286,230
Housing Units251
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,290 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ironton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.