Jesup is a small town of 2,502 in Iowa, with a median household income of $83,519
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jesup 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 Jesup is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jesup 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: 91.1
Jesup's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jesup costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jesup, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$179,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,519
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jesup's violent crime rate is 118.1 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.1 /100k
Property Crime
415.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jesup is served primarily by Jesup Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jesup, IA
National Avg
School District
Jesup Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jesup sees average highs of 26.5°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.9 inches of snow per year.
Jesup's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jesup roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $179,800 and median rent is $775/month.
Jesup's violent crime rate is 118.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 415.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jesup are operated by Jesup Comm School District.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jesup, IA has a population of 2,502, a median household income of $83,519, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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.
Jesup averages 26.5°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 33.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jesup, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50648.
The population of Jesup, Iowa is 2,502 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jesup: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $179,800, median household income $83,519, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jesup side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
