What are the schools like in Allison, IA?

Allison is served primarily by North Butler Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Allison?

The median household income in Allison, IA is $61,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Allison, IA?

Allison has an average high temperature of 25.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Allison, IA affordable or expensive?

Allison's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Allison is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $101,200 and the median rent is $548 per month.

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

Allison has a violent crime rate of 20.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 103.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Allison, IA a Good Place to Live?

Allison is a small town of 980 in Iowa, with a median household income of $61,458 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Allison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Allison 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: 85.5

Allison's overall cost of living index is 85.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Allison costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Allison, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$101,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$548	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Allison's violent crime rate is 20.8 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.8 /100k

Property Crime

103.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Allison is served primarily by North Butler Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Allison, IA	National Avg
School District	North Butler Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Allison sees average highs of 25.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation and 31.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Allison, IA
Average High — January	25.0°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	35.4"
Annual Snowfall	31.6"

Demographics

Metric	Allison, IA	National Avg
Population	980	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	26.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bristow, IA 6 mi Clarksville, IA 7 mi Dumont, IA 9 mi Greene, IA 10 mi Shell Rock, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Allison

Allison, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50602

Allison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison, IA affordable or expensive?

Allison's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Allison roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $101,200 and median rent is $548/month.

What is the crime rate in Allison, IA?

Allison's violent crime rate is 20.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 103.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Allison?

Public schools in Allison are operated by North Butler Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Allison, IA a good place to live?

Allison, IA has a population of 980, a median household income of $61,458, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Allison?

Allison averages 25.0°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches with about 31.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Allison?

Allison, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50602.

What is the population of Allison?

The population of Allison, Iowa is 980 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Allison?

Key numbers for living in Allison: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $101,200, median household income $61,458, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Allison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.