Le Claire is a small town of 4,679 in Iowa, with a median household income of $95,206
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Le Claire stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Le Claire is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Le Claire 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: 89.3
Le Claire's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Le Claire costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Le Claire, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$284,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$926
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$95,206
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Le Claire's violent crime rate is 126.2 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
126.2 /100k
Property Crime
378.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Le Claire is served primarily by Pleasant Valley Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Le Claire, IA
National Avg
School District
Pleasant Valley Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Le Claire sees average highs of 30.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.1 inches of snow per year.
Le Claire's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Le Claire roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $284,600 and median rent is $926/month.
Le Claire's violent crime rate is 126.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 378.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Le Claire are operated by Pleasant Valley Comm School District.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Le Claire, IA has a population of 4,679, a median household income of $95,206, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
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.
Le Claire averages 30.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches
with about 36.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Le Claire, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52753.
The population of Le Claire, Iowa is 4,679 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Le Claire: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $284,600, median household income $95,206, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Le Claire side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
