At a Glance
Median Income
$45,694
$24,560 per capita
Home Value
$112,400
Zillow: $115,456
Median Rent
$760/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
1,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ironton residents earn a median household income of $45,694 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,560. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,013 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ironton is $112,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,456. Median rent is $760/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Ironton reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,806/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Ironton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ironton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,585
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,368/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,694
Per Capita$24,560
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$2,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,400
Rent$760
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$115,456
Housing Units5,013
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent180/100K
Property1,806/100K
Murder9.5/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary473/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,074/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation556 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Ironton was founded in 1849.
The median home in Ironton was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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