What are the schools like in Agency, IA?

School district data for Agency is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Agency?

The median household income in Agency, IA is $51,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Agency, IA?

Agency has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.6 inches.

Agency, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Agency, IA affordable or expensive?

Agency's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Agency is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $120,000 and the median rent is $552 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Agency, IA?

Agency has a violent crime rate of 331.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2101.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Agency, IA a Good Place to Live?

Agency is a small town of 463 in Iowa, with a median household income of $51,250 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Agency stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Agency is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Agency city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.4

Agency's overall cost of living index is 86.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Agency costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Agency, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$552	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Agency's violent crime rate is 331.7 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

331.7 /100k

Property Crime

2101.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Agency, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Agency sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation and 23.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Agency, IA
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	37.0"
Annual Snowfall	23.6"

Demographics

Metric	Agency, IA	National Avg
Population	463	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	29.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ottumwa, IA 6 mi Eldon, IA 7 mi Batavia, IA 7 mi Floris, IA 9 mi Hedrick, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Agency

Agency, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52530

Agency vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agency, IA affordable or expensive?

Agency's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Agency roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $120,000 and median rent is $552/month.

What is the crime rate in Agency, IA?

Agency's violent crime rate is 331.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2101.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Agency?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Agency, IA a good place to live?

Agency, IA has a population of 463, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Agency?

Agency averages 32.0°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches with about 23.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Agency?

Agency, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52530.

What is the population of Agency?

The population of Agency, Iowa is 463 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Agency?

Key numbers for living in Agency: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $120,000, median household income $51,250, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Agency side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.