Kalona, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,679 Population 1,240/sq mi density
$72,766 Median Income $41,710 per capita
$221,300 Home Value $324,887 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,766 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $819/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kalona, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,766
3% below
$41,710 per capita
Home Value
$221,300
21% below
Zillow: $324,887
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
79%
Rent
70%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kalona a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.0% (72% 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 $324,887. 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.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,679
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,240/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,766
Per Capita$41,710
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$1,863M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,300
Rent$819
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$324,887
Housing Units1,222
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,076/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation667 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Kalona was founded in 1879.
The median home in Kalona was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.