At a Glance
Median Income
$73,558
$41,496 per capita
Home Value
$205,800
Zillow: $270,339
Median Rent
$956/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
1,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Story City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $270,339. 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.
Safety & Crime
Story City reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,220/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,363
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,558
Per Capita$41,496
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,800
Rent$956
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$270,339
Housing Units1,612
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property1,220/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault149/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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