What are the schools like in Hospers, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Hospers?

The median household income in Hospers, IA is $69,659 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Hospers, IA?

Hospers has an average high temperature of 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Hospers, IA affordable or expensive?

Hospers's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hospers is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,300 and the median rent is $641 per month.

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

Hospers has a violent crime rate of 45.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 232.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hospers, IA a Good Place to Live?

Hospers is a small town of 941 in Iowa, with a median household income of $69,659 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Hospers stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Hospers 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: 88.7

Hospers's overall cost of living index is 88.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hospers costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hospers, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$641	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,659	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hospers's violent crime rate is 45.9 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.9 /100k

Property Crime

232.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hospers, 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	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hospers sees average highs of 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 28.3 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hospers, IA
Average High — January	24.6°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	28.3"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hospers, IA	National Avg
Population	941	—
Median Age	29.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Granville, IA 6 mi Alton, IA 8 mi Sheldon, IA 8 mi Archer, IA 9 mi Orange City, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Hospers

Hospers, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51238

Hospers vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hospers, IA affordable or expensive?

Hospers's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hospers roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,300 and median rent is $641/month.

What is the crime rate in Hospers, IA?

Hospers's violent crime rate is 45.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 232.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hospers?

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

Is Hospers, IA a good place to live?

Hospers, IA has a population of 941, a median household income of $69,659, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Hospers?

Hospers averages 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.3 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hospers?

Hospers, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51238.

What is the population of Hospers?

The population of Hospers, Iowa is 941 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hospers?

Key numbers for living in Hospers: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $150,300, median household income $69,659, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hospers side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.