Kiron, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Crawford County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
247 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$50,781 Median Income $22,147 per capita
$78,100 Home Value $205,282 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,781 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kiron, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,781
32% below
$22,147 per capita
Home Value
$78,100
72% below
Zillow: $205,282
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Kiron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
28%
Rent
62%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kiron 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

Kiron residents earn a median household income of $50,781 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,147. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 514 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kiron is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,282. Median rent is $720/month, with 51.0% 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 1953.

Education

3.6% of adults in Kiron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kiron has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population247
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,781
Per Capita$22,147
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$1,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,100
Rent$720
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$205,282
Housing Units116
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,563/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,334 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Kiron was founded in 1899.
The median home in Kiron was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.