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Ocheyedan, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
486 Population 430/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $32,840 per capita
$105,400 Home Value $156,895 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ocheyedan, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,875
4% below
$32,840 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
63% below
Zillow: $156,895
Violent Crime
276/100K
27% below
1,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Ocheyedan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ocheyedan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ocheyedan residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,840. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ocheyedan is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,895. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Safety & Crime

Ocheyedan reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.

Education

5.3% of adults in Ocheyedan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ocheyedan has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population486
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$32,840
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$156,895
Housing Units275
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent276/100K
Property1,697/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,554 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ocheyedan was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.