What are the schools like in Keokuk, IA?

Keokuk is served primarily by Keokuk Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Keokuk?

The median household income in Keokuk, IA is $47,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Keokuk, IA?

Keokuk has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Keokuk, IA affordable or expensive?

Keokuk's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Keokuk is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,100 and the median rent is $768 per month.

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

Keokuk has a violent crime rate of 287.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1586.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Keokuk, IA a Good Place to Live?

Keokuk is a small town of 9,868 in Iowa, with a median household income of $47,571 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Keokuk stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Keokuk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Keokuk 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: 87.6

Keokuk's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Keokuk costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Keokuk, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$768	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Keokuk's violent crime rate is 287.5 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.5 /100k

Property Crime

1586.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Keokuk is served primarily by Keokuk Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Keokuk, IA	National Avg
School District	Keokuk Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Keokuk sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 21.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Keokuk, IA
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	21.5"

Demographics

Metric	Keokuk, IA	National Avg
Population	9,868	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hamilton, IL 3 mi Mooar, IA 3 mi Sandusky, IA 3 mi Warsaw, IL 4 mi Alexandria, MO 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Keokuk

Keokuk, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52632

Keokuk vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keokuk, IA affordable or expensive?

Keokuk's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Keokuk roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,100 and median rent is $768/month.

What is the crime rate in Keokuk, IA?

Keokuk's violent crime rate is 287.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1586.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Keokuk?

Public schools in Keokuk are operated by Keokuk Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Keokuk, IA a good place to live?

Keokuk, IA has a population of 9,868, a median household income of $47,571, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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 Keokuk?

Keokuk averages 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 21.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Keokuk?

Keokuk, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52632.

What is the population of Keokuk?

The population of Keokuk, Iowa is 9,868 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Keokuk?

Key numbers for living in Keokuk: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,100, median household income $47,571, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Keokuk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.