What are the schools like in Holstein, IA?

Holstein is served primarily by Galva-Holstein Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Holstein?

The median household income in Holstein, IA is $65,043 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Holstein, IA?

Holstein has an average high temperature of 25.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Holstein, IA affordable or expensive?

Holstein's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holstein is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,200 and the median rent is $817 per month.

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

Holstein has a violent crime rate of 58.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 291.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holstein, IA a Good Place to Live?

Holstein is a small town of 1,560 in Iowa, with a median household income of $65,043 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Holstein 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 Holstein is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Holstein 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

Holstein's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holstein costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holstein, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$817	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,043	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holstein's violent crime rate is 58.3 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

58.3 /100k

Property Crime

291.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Holstein is served primarily by Galva-Holstein Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Holstein, IA	National Avg
School District	Galva-Holstein Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holstein sees average highs of 25.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 35.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holstein, IA
Average High — January	25.7°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	35.3"

Demographics

Metric	Holstein, IA	National Avg
Population	1,560	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Galva, IA 6 mi Cushing, IA 7 mi Ida Grove, IA 11 mi Washta, IA 11 mi Quimby, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Holstein

Holstein, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51025

Holstein vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holstein, IA affordable or expensive?

Holstein's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holstein roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,200 and median rent is $817/month.

What is the crime rate in Holstein, IA?

Holstein's violent crime rate is 58.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 291.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holstein?

Public schools in Holstein are operated by Galva-Holstein Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Holstein, IA a good place to live?

Holstein, IA has a population of 1,560, a median household income of $65,043, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Holstein?

Holstein averages 25.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 35.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Holstein?

Holstein, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51025.

What is the population of Holstein?

The population of Holstein, Iowa is 1,560 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holstein?

Key numbers for living in Holstein: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $114,200, median household income $65,043, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holstein side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.