Stone City, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Stone City is a small town in Iowa with a population of 122. Residents earn $185,809 per year, which is 147% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
122 Population 69/sq mi density
$185,809 Median Income $69,672 per capita
$547,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$185,809 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$547,400 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $185,809
147% higher than US avg
Home Value $547,400
94% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.3%
70% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Stone City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population122
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$185,809
Per Capita$69,672
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$858M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$547,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation864 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband47.0%
Libraries7

Is Stone City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stone City receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, high obesity rates. Stone City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stone City is $185,809, which is significantly higher than the national average — 147% above $75,149. This places Stone City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stone City is $547,400, making it a premium housing market at 94% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Stone City is a highly educated community — 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Stone City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Stone City has a population of 122 with a density of 69 people per square mile. The median age is 53.4 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 9% Hispanic.

Population

122
Total Population
69
People / sq mi
53.4yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.9%
Female 31.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Stone City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.5%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.5%
44% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stone City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stone City is $185,809, which is 147% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Stone City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$185,809
147% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,672
Avg Weekly Wage$963
IRS Avg AGI$78,129

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)667
County GDP$858M

Business (County)

Restaurants39
Healthcare43
Retail68
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,197
20% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone73.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Stone City is $547,400, 94% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$547,400
94% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,197
20% above US avg
Effective Rate0.77%
In Stone City, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.0% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Stone City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking25.7%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death5,993/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access71.9%
Healthcare Facilities43

Crime Rates: Stone City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Stone City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation864 ft (263 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates42.1054°N, 91.3502°W
County FIPS19105
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.3-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.3%
D 36%

Winner: Republican by 26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.3%
70% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density69/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities43
Restaurants39
Retail Stores68

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone73.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.0%

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