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Paton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County
Paton, IA
At a Glance
How Paton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Paton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Paton residents earn a median household income of $62,292 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,160. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paton is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,249. Median rent is $500/month, with 20.0% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Paton reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,346/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Paton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.