Sexton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Kossuth County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
14 Population 6/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sexton, IA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Sexton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sexton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Sexton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sexton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$177,230
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,206 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
50.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.