Sloan, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
884 Population 1,524/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $35,227 per capita
$191,400 Home Value $246,226 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,400 home value, $872/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sloan, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$35,227 per capita
Home Value
$191,400
32% below
Zillow: $246,226
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
1% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Sloan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
68%
Rent
75%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sloan a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sloan residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,227. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,308 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sloan is $191,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,226. Median rent is $872/month, with 28.1% 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 1964.

Education

33.5% of adults in Sloan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sloan has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population884
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density1,524/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$35,227
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$7,028M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,400
Rent$872
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$246,226
Housing Units417
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,073 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Sloan was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.