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Washta, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
171
Population
169/sq mi density
$50,313
Median Income
$33,054 per capita
$50,500
Home Value
$110,687 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
13.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
291
Violent Crime/100K
1,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,500 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$50,500
82% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.7%
20% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
122
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$50,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$110,687
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
78.7%
Owner-Occupied
21.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$575/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
13.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
58% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
78.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $50,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $110,687 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 122 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 13.0% |