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Kalona, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
Kalona, IA
At a Glance
How Kalona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kalona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kalona a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kalona residents earn a median household income of $72,766 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,710. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kalona is $221,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,557. Median rent is $819/month, with 23.4% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Kalona reports 541 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 946/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Kalona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kalona has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.