What are the schools like in Rathbun, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Rathbun?

The median household income in Rathbun, IA is $46,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Rathbun, IA?

Rathbun has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.5 inches.

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

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

Rathbun has a violent crime rate of 233.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 885.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rathbun, IA a Good Place to Live?

Rathbun is a small town of 38 in Iowa, with a median household income of $46,250 .

Strengths: Rathbun stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Rathbun is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rathbun city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Rathbun metro area.

Metric	Rathbun, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$55,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rathbun's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

233.4 /100k

Property Crime

885.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rathbun, 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	13.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rathbun sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 21.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rathbun, IA
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	21.5"

Demographics

Metric	Rathbun, IA	National Avg
Population	38	—
Median Age	55.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	68.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	10.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mystic, IA 3 mi Centerville, IA 5 mi Moravia, IA 7 mi Udell, IA 8 mi Plano, IA 9 mi

Rathbun vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rathbun, IA affordable or expensive?

Rathbun has a median home value of $55,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $46,250.

What is the crime rate in Rathbun, IA?

Rathbun's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 885.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rathbun?

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

Is Rathbun, IA a good place to live?

Rathbun, IA has a population of 38, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Rathbun?

Rathbun averages 31.3°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 21.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rathbun?

The population of Rathbun, Iowa is 38 with a median age of 55.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rathbun?

Key numbers for living in Rathbun: median home $55,000, median household income $46,250, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rathbun side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.