Promise City, IA

Promise City, IA

At a Glance

How Promise City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Promise City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Promise City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Promise City residents earn a median household income of $41,406 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,769. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Promise City is $52,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,635. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Promise City reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,144/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in Promise City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Promise City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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