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Ledyard, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Kossuth County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
114 Population 219/sq mi density
$34,000 Median Income $32,871 per capita
$31,700 Home Value $138,157 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 636 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$34,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ledyard, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,000
55% below
$32,871 per capita
Home Value
$31,700
89% below
Zillow: $138,157
Violent Crime
254/100K
33% below
636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Ledyard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
11%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ledyard a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ledyard residents earn a median household income of $34,000 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,871. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ledyard is $31,700 , 89% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,157. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Ledyard reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 636/100K.

Education

26.7% of adults in Ledyard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ledyard has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population114
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans73.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$34,000
Per Capita$32,871
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$31,700
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$138,157
Housing Units72
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent254/100K
Property636/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Ledyard was founded in 1884.
The median home in Ledyard was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.