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Washta, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
Washta, IA
At a Glance
How Washta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Washta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Washta residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,054. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washta is $50,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,687. Median rent is $575/month, with 13.0% 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.
Safety & Crime
Washta reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,181/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Washta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.