At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$48,505 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
Zillow: $263,496
Median Rent
$925/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Persia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.7% (3% above 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 $263,496. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population327
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$48,505
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$925
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$263,496
Housing Units127
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,814/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation1,202 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Persia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.