Alleman is a small town of 379 in Iowa, with a median household income of $125,313
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Alleman stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Alleman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alleman 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: 92.7
Alleman's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alleman costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Alleman, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$268,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$125,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Alleman's violent crime rate is 398.8 per 100,000 residents
— 5% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
398.8 /100k
Property Crime
2178.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Alleman is served primarily by North Polk Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Alleman, IA
National Avg
School District
North Polk Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alleman sees average highs of 29.5°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Alleman's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Alleman roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $268,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
Alleman's violent crime rate is 398.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2178.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alleman are operated by North Polk Comm School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 45.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alleman, IA has a population of 379, a median household income of $125,313, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Alleman averages 29.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches
with about 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alleman, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50007.
The population of Alleman, Iowa is 379 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alleman: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $268,900, median household income $125,313, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alleman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
