At a Glance
Median Income
$51,563
$23,117 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
Zillow: $177,885
Median Rent
$706/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
2,351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Iuka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iuka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iuka a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iuka residents earn a median household income of $51,563 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,117. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 796 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iuka is $72,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,885. Median rent is $706/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Iuka reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,351/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Iuka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iuka has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population451
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,563
Per Capita$23,117
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$706
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$177,885
Housing Units202
Rent Burden14.6%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property2,351/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation515 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Iuka was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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