Humeston is a small town of 510 in Iowa, with a median household income of $48,600
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Humeston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Humeston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Humeston 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: 83.5
Humeston's overall cost of living index is 83.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Humeston costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Humeston, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$531
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,600
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Humeston's violent crime rate is 62.1 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
62.1 /100k
Property Crime
372.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Humeston is served primarily by Mormon Trail Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Humeston, IA
National Avg
School District
Mormon Trail Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Humeston sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Humeston's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Humeston roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,000 and median rent is $531/month.
Humeston's violent crime rate is 62.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 372.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Humeston are operated by Mormon Trail Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Humeston, IA has a population of 510, a median household income of $48,600, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Humeston averages 32.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Humeston, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50123.
The population of Humeston, Iowa is 510 with a median age of 54.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Humeston: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $70,000, median household income $48,600, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Humeston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
