Donahue is a small town of 366 in Iowa, with a median household income of $102,188
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Donahue stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Donahue is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Donahue 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: 89.3
Donahue's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Donahue costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Donahue, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$200,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$102,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Donahue's violent crime rate is 393.8 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
393.8 /100k
Property Crime
2347.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Donahue is served primarily by North Scott Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Donahue, IA
National Avg
School District
North Scott Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Donahue sees average highs of 29.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.7 inches of snow per year.
Donahue's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Donahue roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $200,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
Donahue's violent crime rate is 393.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2347.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Donahue are operated by North Scott Comm School District.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Donahue, IA has a population of 366, a median household income of $102,188, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Donahue averages 29.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 28.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Donahue, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52746.
The population of Donahue, Iowa is 366 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Donahue: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $200,600, median household income $102,188, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Donahue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
