Stanton, IA

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
670 Population 705/sq mi density
$80,938 Median Income $32,767 per capita
$97,400 Home Value $203,543 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,938 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $766/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,938
8% above
$32,767 per capita
Home Value
$97,400
65% below
Zillow: $203,543
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Stanton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
35%
Rent
66%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stanton residents earn a median household income of $80,938 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,767. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanton is $97,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,543. Median rent is $766/month, with 19.2% 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.

Education

22.4% of adults in Stanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stanton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population670
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density705/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,938
Per Capita$32,767
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,400
Rent$766
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$203,543
Housing Units297
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,179 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.