At a Glance
Median Income
$65,500
$36,327 per capita
Home Value
$164,500
Zillow: $479,737
Median Rent
$965/mo
44.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
536/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Panora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Panora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Panora 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
Panora residents earn a median household income of $65,500 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,327. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Panora is $164,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,737. Median rent is $965/month, with 44.4% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Panora reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Panora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Panora has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,520
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$36,327
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,500
Rent$965
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$479,737
Housing Units646
Rent Burden44.4%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Panora was founded in 1851.
The median home in Panora was built in 1966.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.