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Onslow, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County
Onslow, IA
At a Glance
How Onslow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onslow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Onslow a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Onslow residents earn a median household income of $42,813 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,722. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onslow is $96,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,042. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Onslow reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,101/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Onslow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onslow has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.