Very AffordableVery SafeKingsley-Pierson Comm School District
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Kingsley is a small town of 1,382 in Iowa, with a median household income of $64,524
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kingsley 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 Kingsley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kingsley 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: 89.4
Kingsley's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kingsley costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kingsley, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$716
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,524
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kingsley's violent crime rate is 83.4 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.4 /100k
Property Crime
464.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kingsley is served primarily by Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kingsley, IA
National Avg
School District
Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kingsley sees average highs of 27.2°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 31.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.9 inches of snow per year.
Kingsley's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kingsley roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,700 and median rent is $716/month.
Kingsley's violent crime rate is 83.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kingsley are operated by Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kingsley, IA has a population of 1,382, a median household income of $64,524, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Kingsley averages 27.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.2 inches
with about 30.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kingsley, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51028.
The population of Kingsley, Iowa is 1,382 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kingsley: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $142,700, median household income $64,524, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kingsley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
