What are the schools like in Kiron, IA?

School district data for Kiron is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kiron?

The median household income in Kiron, IA is $47,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Kiron, IA?

Kiron has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Kiron, IA affordable or expensive?

Kiron's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kiron is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $60,600 and the median rent is $714 per month.

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

Kiron has a violent crime rate of 71.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kiron, IA a Good Place to Live?

Kiron is a small town of 277 in Iowa, with a median household income of $47,750 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Kiron stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kiron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kiron 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: 85.1

Kiron's overall cost of living index is 85.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kiron costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kiron, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$60,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$714	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kiron's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.3 /100k

Property Crime

404.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Kiron, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kiron sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 32.6 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kiron, IA
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	32.6"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Kiron, IA	National Avg
Population	277	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	40.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Schleswig, IA 6 mi Deloit, IA 7 mi Odebolt, IA 9 mi Arthur, IA 10 mi Vail, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Kiron

Kiron, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51448

Kiron vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiron, IA affordable or expensive?

Kiron's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kiron roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $60,600 and median rent is $714/month.

What is the crime rate in Kiron, IA?

Kiron's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kiron?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kiron, IA a good place to live?

Kiron, IA has a population of 277, a median household income of $47,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Kiron?

Kiron averages 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.6 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kiron?

Kiron, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51448.

What is the population of Kiron?

The population of Kiron, Iowa is 277 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kiron?

Key numbers for living in Kiron: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $60,600, median household income $47,750, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kiron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.