What are the schools like in Bronson, IA?

Bronson is served primarily by Lawton-Bronson Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bronson?

The median household income in Bronson, IA is $78,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Bronson, IA?

Bronson has an average high temperature of 29.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Bronson, IA affordable or expensive?

Bronson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bronson is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Bronson has a violent crime rate of 484.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2847.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bronson, IA a Good Place to Live?

Bronson is a small town of 296 in Iowa, with a median household income of $78,750 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bronson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bronson 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: 88.1

Bronson's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bronson costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bronson, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bronson's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.9 /100k

Property Crime

2847.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bronson is served primarily by Lawton-Bronson Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bronson, IA	National Avg
School District	Lawton-Bronson Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bronson sees average highs of 29.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 30.3 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bronson, IA
Average High — January	29.7°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	30.3"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bronson, IA	National Avg
Population	296	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bronson

Bronson, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51007

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bronson, IA affordable or expensive?

Bronson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bronson roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Bronson, IA?

Bronson's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2847.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bronson?

Public schools in Bronson are operated by Lawton-Bronson Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bronson, IA a good place to live?

Bronson, IA has a population of 296, a median household income of $78,750, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 Bronson?

Bronson averages 29.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.3 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bronson?

Bronson, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51007.

What is the population of Bronson?

The population of Bronson, Iowa is 296 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bronson?

Key numbers for living in Bronson: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $158,500, median household income $78,750, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bronson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.