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Persia, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
Persia, IA
At a Glance
How Persia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Persia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Persia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Persia residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,505. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Persia is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,782. Median rent is $925/month, with 19.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Persia reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,640/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Persia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Persia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.