What are the schools like in Exira, IA?

Exira is served primarily by Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Exira?

The median household income in Exira, IA is $43,229 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Exira, IA?

Exira has an average high temperature of 28.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Exira, IA affordable or expensive?

Exira's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Exira is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $69,100 and the median rent is $568 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Exira is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Exira, IA a Good Place to Live?

Exira is a small town of 847 in Iowa, with a median household income of $43,229 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

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

All Exira 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: 83.9

Exira's overall cost of living index is 83.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Exira costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Exira, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$69,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$568	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,229	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Exira is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Exira is served primarily by Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Exira, IA	National Avg
School District	Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Exira sees average highs of 28.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Exira, IA
Average High — January	28.0°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	27.3"

Demographics

Metric	Exira, IA	National Avg
Population	847	—
Median Age	54.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	28.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brayton, IA 4 mi Audubon, IA 9 mi Elk Horn, IA 9 mi Kimballton, IA 10 mi Anita, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Exira

Exira, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50076

Exira vs Other Cities

Exira, IA vs Brayton, IA Exira, IA vs Audubon, IA Exira, IA vs Elk Horn, IA Exira, IA vs Kimballton, IA Exira, IA vs Anita, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Exira, IA affordable or expensive?

Exira's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Exira roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $69,100 and median rent is $568/month.

What is the crime rate in Exira, IA?

Crime data for Exira is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Exira?

Public schools in Exira are operated by Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Exira, IA a good place to live?

Exira, IA has a population of 847, a median household income of $43,229, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Exira?

Exira averages 28.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 27.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Exira?

Exira, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50076.

What is the population of Exira?

The population of Exira, Iowa is 847 with a median age of 54.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Exira?

Key numbers for living in Exira: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $69,100, median household income $43,229, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Exira side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.