Kellerton is a small town of 247 in Iowa, with a median household income of $46,429
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kellerton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Kellerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kellerton 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: 86.0
Kellerton's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kellerton costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kellerton, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$72,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$713
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kellerton's violent crime rate is 61.3 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
61.3 /100k
Property Crime
326.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Kellerton, IA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kellerton sees average highs of 32.2°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.5 inches of snow per year.
Kellerton's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kellerton roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $72,500 and median rent is $713/month.
Kellerton's violent crime rate is 61.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 326.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Kellerton, IA has a population of 247, a median household income of $46,429, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Kellerton averages 32.2°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches
with about 26.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kellerton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50133.
The population of Kellerton, Iowa is 247 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kellerton: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $72,500, median household income $46,429, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kellerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
