Iowa
Kiron is a small town in Iowa with a population of 247. Residents earn $50,781 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kiron receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kiron offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kiron is $50,781, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 31.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Kiron is $78,100, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Kiron experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,781 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,147 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,004 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 514 |
| County GDP | $1,117M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.90% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $78,100 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $181,686 |
| Census Median Rent | $720 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.90% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,334 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1942°N, 95.3271°W |
| County FIPS | 19047 |
Winner: Republican by 43.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.6% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |