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Kanawha, IA
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Kanawha, IA
At a Glance
How Kanawha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kanawha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kanawha a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kanawha residents earn a median household income of $66,481 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,493. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kanawha is $79,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,523. Median rent is $525/month, with 14.4% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Kanawha reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,210/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Kanawha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kanawha has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.