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Keosauqua, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Van Buren County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,014 Population 695/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $30,559 per capita
$108,000 Home Value $196,299 Zillow
$440 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
95 Violent Crime/100K 3,016 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,000 home value, $440/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Keosauqua, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,083
31% below
$30,559 per capita
Home Value
$108,000
62% below
Zillow: $196,299
Median Rent
$440/mo
62% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
3,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Keosauqua Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Keosauqua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
38%
Rent
38%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keosauqua a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keosauqua residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,559. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keosauqua is $108,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,299. Median rent is $440/month, with 23.8% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Keosauqua reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,016/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Keosauqua hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keosauqua has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,014
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$30,559
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$295M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,000
Rent$440
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$196,299
Housing Units444
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property3,016/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation636 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Keosauqua was founded in 1839.
The median home in Keosauqua was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.