At a Glance
Median Income
$117,500
$43,315 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
Zillow: $118,931
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.1% smoking rate
How Sciota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sciota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sciota a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sciota residents earn a median household income of $117,500 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,315. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sciota is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,931. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
43.6% of adults in Sciota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sciota has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population72
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans39.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,500
Per Capita$43,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$118,931
Housing Units45
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,860/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation758 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Sciota was founded in 1867.
The median home in Sciota was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.