Story City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Story County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,363 Population 1,132/sq mi density
$73,558 Median Income $41,496 per capita
$205,800 Home Value $286,425 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,558 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$205,800 home value, $956/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Story City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,558
2% below
$41,496 per capita
Home Value
$205,800
27% below
Zillow: $286,425
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
6% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Story City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
73%
Rent
82%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Story City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Story City residents earn a median household income of $73,558 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,496. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,066 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Story City is $205,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,425. Median rent is $956/month, with 34.2% 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 1973.

Education

35.7% of adults in Story City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Story City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,363
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,558
Per Capita$41,496
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,800
Rent$956
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$286,425
Housing Units1,612
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,947/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation967 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Story City was founded in 1881.
The median home in Story City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.