What are the schools like in Asbury, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Asbury?

The median household income in Asbury, IA is $117,391 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Asbury, IA?

Asbury has an average high temperature of 27.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Asbury, IA affordable or expensive?

Asbury's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Asbury is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $287,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Asbury has a violent crime rate of 99.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 99.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Asbury, IA a Good Place to Live?

Asbury is a small town of 5,890 in Iowa, with a median household income of $117,391 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Asbury stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Asbury 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: 89.1

Asbury's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Asbury costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Asbury, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$287,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,391	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Asbury's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.6 /100k

Property Crime

99.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Asbury, 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	55.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Asbury sees average highs of 27.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Asbury, IA
Average High — January	27.5°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Asbury, IA	National Avg
Population	5,890	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	33.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Durango, IA 3 mi Dubuque, IA 4 mi Centralia, IA 4 mi Sageville, IA 5 mi Graf, IA 5 mi

Asbury vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asbury, IA affordable or expensive?

Asbury's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Asbury roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $287,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Asbury, IA?

Asbury's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 99.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Asbury?

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

Is Asbury, IA a good place to live?

Asbury, IA has a population of 5,890, a median household income of $117,391, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Asbury?

Asbury averages 27.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Asbury?

The population of Asbury, Iowa is 5,890 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Asbury?

Key numbers for living in Asbury: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $287,700, median household income $117,391, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Asbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.