What are the schools like in Pulaski, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Pulaski?

The median household income in Pulaski, IA is $67,115 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.1%.

What is the weather like in Pulaski, IA?

Pulaski has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Pulaski, IA affordable or expensive?

Pulaski's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pulaski is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $68,800 and the median rent is $900 per month.

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

Pulaski has a violent crime rate of 44.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 77.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pulaski, IA a Good Place to Live?

Pulaski is a small town of 353 in Iowa, with a median household income of $67,115 and a 12.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Pulaski 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

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

Metric	Pulaski, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$68,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$900	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,115	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pulaski's violent crime rate is 44.4 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

44.4 /100k

Property Crime

77.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pulaski, 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	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pulaski sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 24.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pulaski, IA
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	24.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pulaski, IA	National Avg
Population	353	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milton, IA 6 mi Bloomfield, IA 8 mi Cantril, IA 11 mi Floris, IA 12 mi Drakesville, IA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Pulaski

Pulaski, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52584

Pulaski vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pulaski, IA affordable or expensive?

Pulaski's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pulaski roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $68,800 and median rent is $900/month.

What is the crime rate in Pulaski, IA?

Pulaski's violent crime rate is 44.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 77.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pulaski?

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

Is Pulaski, IA a good place to live?

Pulaski, IA has a population of 353, a median household income of $67,115, and an unemployment rate of 12.1%. 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 Pulaski?

Pulaski averages 31.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 24.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pulaski?

Pulaski, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52584.

What is the population of Pulaski?

The population of Pulaski, Iowa is 353 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pulaski?

Key numbers for living in Pulaski: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $68,800, median household income $67,115, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pulaski side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.