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Peterson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
Peterson, IA
At a Glance
How Peterson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peterson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Peterson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Peterson residents earn a median household income of $76,875 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,309. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peterson is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,312. Median rent is $850/month, with 13.8% 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
Peterson reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,181/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Peterson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peterson has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.