Keota is a small town of 883 in Iowa, with a median household income of $67,917
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Keota stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Keota is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Keota 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: 86.9
Keota's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Keota costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Keota, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$682
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Keota's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
146.4 /100k
Property Crime
605.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Keota is served primarily by Keota Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Keota, IA
National Avg
School District
Keota Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Keota sees average highs of 30.2°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.2 inches of snow per year.
Keota's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Keota roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,200 and median rent is $682/month.
Keota's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 605.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Keota are operated by Keota Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Keota, IA has a population of 883, a median household income of $67,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
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.
Keota averages 30.2°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 25.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Keota, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52248.
The population of Keota, Iowa is 883 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Keota: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $93,200, median household income $67,917, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Keota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
