Iowa
Paton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 210. Residents earn $62,292 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paton receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Paton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Paton is $62,292, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Paton is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Paton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,292 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,160 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,253 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $721M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,447 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.92% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,249 |
| Census Median Rent | $500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,447 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.92% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,201/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,105 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1644°N, 94.2550°W |
| County FIPS | 19073 |
Winner: Republican by 33 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.6% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |