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Soldier, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Harrison County County
Soldier, IA
At a Glance
How Soldier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Soldier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Soldier a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Soldier residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,335. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Soldier is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,865. Median rent is $595/month, with 18.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Soldier reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Soldier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Soldier has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.