At a Glance
Median Income
$64,500
$34,975 per capita
Home Value
$100,300
Zillow: $184,095
Median Rent
$757/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Keota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Keota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Keota a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Keota residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,975. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Keota is $100,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,095. Median rent is $757/month, with 26.8% 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 1957.
Education
14.8% of adults in Keota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Keota has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population819
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$34,975
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,863M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,300
Rent$757
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$184,095
Housing Units422
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation799 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Keota was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.