What are the schools like in Audubon, IA?

Audubon is served primarily by Audubon Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Audubon?

The median household income in Audubon, IA is $42,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Audubon, IA?

Audubon has an average high temperature of 28.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Audubon, IA affordable or expensive?

Audubon's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Audubon is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,600 and the median rent is $779 per month.

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

Audubon has a violent crime rate of 49.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1883.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Audubon, IA a Good Place to Live?

Audubon is a small town of 2,089 in Iowa, with a median household income of $42,438 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Audubon 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: 87.6

Audubon's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Audubon costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Audubon, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$779	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Audubon's violent crime rate is 49.6 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.6 /100k

Property Crime

1883.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Audubon is served primarily by Audubon Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Audubon, IA	National Avg
School District	Audubon Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Audubon sees average highs of 28.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 35.0 inches of annual precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Audubon, IA
Average High — January	28.0°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	35.0"
Annual Snowfall	27.3"

Demographics

Metric	Audubon, IA	National Avg
Population	2,089	—
Median Age	47.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	29.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gray, IA 9 mi Exira, IA 9 mi Kimballton, IA 10 mi Elk Horn, IA 11 mi Brayton, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Audubon

Audubon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50025

Audubon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Audubon, IA affordable or expensive?

Audubon's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Audubon roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,600 and median rent is $779/month.

What is the crime rate in Audubon, IA?

Audubon's violent crime rate is 49.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1883.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Audubon?

Public schools in Audubon are operated by Audubon Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Audubon, IA a good place to live?

Audubon, IA has a population of 2,089, a median household income of $42,438, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Audubon?

Audubon averages 28.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.0 inches with about 27.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Audubon?

Audubon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50025.

What is the population of Audubon?

The population of Audubon, Iowa is 2,089 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Audubon?

Key numbers for living in Audubon: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $86,600, median household income $42,438, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Audubon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.