Stout, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
274 Population 945/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $28,040 per capita
$123,800 Home Value $142,240 Zillow
$1,563 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $1,563/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stout, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,250
15% above
$28,040 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
56% below
Zillow: $142,240
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
34% above
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Stout Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
44%
Rent
134%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stout a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stout residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,040. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stout is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,240. Median rent is $1,563/month, with 25.0% 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

17.9% of adults in Stout hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stout has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population274
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$28,040
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent$1,563
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$142,240
Housing Units99
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation1,023 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Stout was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.