Iowa
Stanton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 670. Residents earn $80,938 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stanton receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Stanton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stanton is $80,938, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Stanton is $97,400, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Stanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,938 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,767 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,332 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 482 |
| County GDP | $811M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,347 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $97,400 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,966 |
| Census Median Rent | $766 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,347 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,340/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,179 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9812°N, 95.1028°W |
| County FIPS | 19145 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.4% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |