What are the schools like in Clio, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Clio?

The median household income in Clio, IA is $48,750 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 Clio, IA?

Clio has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.5 inches.

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

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

Clio has a violent crime rate of 62.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 372.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clio, IA a Good Place to Live?

Clio is a small town of 40 in Iowa, with a median household income of $48,750 .

Strengths: Clio stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Clio city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Clio metro area.

Metric	Clio, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$51,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Clio's violent crime rate is 62.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.1 /100k

Property Crime

372.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Clio, 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	26.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clio sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clio, IA
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	28.5"

Demographics

Metric	Clio, IA	National Avg
Population	40	—
Median Age	54.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	40.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lineville, IA 5 mi South Lineville, MO 6 mi Allerton, IA 7 mi Mercer, MO 10 mi Powersville, MO 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Clio

Clio, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50052

Clio vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clio, IA affordable or expensive?

Clio has a median home value of $51,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $48,750.

What is the crime rate in Clio, IA?

Clio's violent crime rate is 62.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 372.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clio?

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

Is Clio, IA a good place to live?

Clio, IA has a population of 40, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Clio?

Clio averages 31.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 28.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clio?

Clio, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50052.

What is the population of Clio?

The population of Clio, Iowa is 40 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clio?

Key numbers for living in Clio: median home $51,700, median household income $48,750, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clio side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.