Colesburg is a small town of 586 in Iowa, with a median household income of $63,750
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Colesburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Colesburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Colesburg 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: 87.5
Colesburg's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Colesburg costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Colesburg, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$685
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Colesburg's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
194.0 /100k
Property Crime
458.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Colesburg is served primarily by Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Colesburg, IA
National Avg
School District
Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Colesburg sees average highs of 27.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Colesburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Colesburg roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,600 and median rent is $685/month.
Colesburg's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 458.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Colesburg are operated by Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Colesburg, IA has a population of 586, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Colesburg averages 27.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches
with about 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Colesburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52035.
The population of Colesburg, Iowa is 586 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Colesburg: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $105,600, median household income $63,750, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
