What are the schools like in Huxley, IA?

Huxley is served primarily by Ballard Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Huxley?

The median household income in Huxley, IA is $120,868 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Huxley, IA?

Huxley has an average high temperature of 28.0°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Huxley, IA affordable or expensive?

Huxley's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Huxley is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $283,800 and the median rent is $1,195 per month.

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

Huxley has a violent crime rate of 21.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 590.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Huxley, IA a Good Place to Live?

Huxley is a small town of 4,331 in Iowa, with a median household income of $120,868 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Huxley stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Huxley 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: 91.4

Huxley's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Huxley costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Huxley, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$283,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,195	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$120,868	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Huxley's violent crime rate is 21.1 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

21.1 /100k

Property Crime

590.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Huxley is served primarily by Ballard Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Huxley, IA	National Avg
School District	Ballard Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Huxley sees average highs of 28.0°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Huxley, IA
Average High — January	28.0°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	27.3"

Demographics

Metric	Huxley, IA	National Avg
Population	4,331	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	33.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cambridge, IA 3 mi Slater, IA 5 mi Kelley, IA 5 mi Alleman, IA 6 mi Sheldahl, IA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Huxley

Huxley, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50124

Huxley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huxley, IA affordable or expensive?

Huxley's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Huxley roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $283,800 and median rent is $1,195/month.

What is the crime rate in Huxley, IA?

Huxley's violent crime rate is 21.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Huxley?

Public schools in Huxley are operated by Ballard Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 58.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Huxley, IA a good place to live?

Huxley, IA has a population of 4,331, a median household income of $120,868, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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 Huxley?

Huxley averages 28.0°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 27.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Huxley?

Huxley, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50124.

What is the population of Huxley?

The population of Huxley, Iowa is 4,331 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Huxley?

Key numbers for living in Huxley: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $283,800, median household income $120,868, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Huxley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.