Panora, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,520 Population 840/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $36,327 per capita
$164,500 Home Value $502,389 Zillow
$965 Median Rent 44.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 370 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,500 home value, $965/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Panora, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,500
13% below
$36,327 per capita
Home Value
$164,500
42% below
Zillow: $502,389
Median Rent
$965/mo
17% below
44.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
76% below
370/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
58%
Rent
83%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
256%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Panora a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 9.2% (156% 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 $502,389. 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 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 370/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,520
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$36,327
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,500
Rent$965
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$502,389
Housing Units646
Rent Burden44.4%

Crime

F
Violent92/100K
Property370/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,483/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
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.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.