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Reasnor, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Reasnor is a small town in Iowa with a population of 184. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
184 Population 329/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $33,921 per capita
$92,900 Home Value $225,245 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,900
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.4%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Reasnor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population184
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$33,921
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,523M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$225,245
Housing Units66
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking14.7%
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation763 ft (233 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband64.0%
Libraries8

Is Reasnor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reasnor receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Reasnor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reasnor is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Reasnor is $92,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Reasnor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Reasnor has a population of 184 with a density of 329 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

184
Total Population
329
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Reasnor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Reasnor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reasnor is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Reasnor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,921
Avg Weekly Wage$960
IRS Avg AGI$72,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)984
County GDP$1,523M

Business (County)

Restaurants63
Healthcare66
Retail96
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,099
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Drive Alone70.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Reasnor is $92,900, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $225,245.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,900
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$225,245

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%
Housing Units66
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,099
17% above US avg
Effective Rate4.41%
In Reasnor, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 22.2% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Reasnor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
13% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep31.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits70.0%
Premature Death7,112/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access76.5%
Healthcare Facilities66
Reasnor has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall28.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation763 ft (233 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates41.5789°N, 93.0229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.6-point margin. 64.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+97.4%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density329/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access64.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants63
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Drive Alone70.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Nearby Cities

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