What are the schools like in Readlyn, IA?

Readlyn is served primarily by Wapsie Valley Comm School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Readlyn?

The median household income in Readlyn, IA is $80,455 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Readlyn, IA?

Readlyn has an average high temperature of 24.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Readlyn, IA affordable or expensive?

Readlyn's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Readlyn is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,200 and the median rent is $725 per month.

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

Readlyn has a violent crime rate of 95.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 518.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Readlyn, IA a Good Place to Live?

Readlyn is a small town of 758 in Iowa, with a median household income of $80,455 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Readlyn 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 Readlyn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Readlyn 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: 88.0

Readlyn's overall cost of living index is 88.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Readlyn costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Readlyn, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,455	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Readlyn's violent crime rate is 95.8 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.8 /100k

Property Crime

518.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Readlyn is served primarily by Wapsie Valley Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Readlyn, IA	National Avg
School District	Wapsie Valley Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Readlyn sees average highs of 24.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 39.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Readlyn, IA
Average High — January	24.8°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	39.1"

Demographics

Metric	Readlyn, IA	National Avg
Population	758	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Denver, IA 6 mi Tripoli, IA 7 mi Dunkerton, IA 10 mi Fairbank, IA 10 mi Sumner, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Readlyn

Readlyn, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50668

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Readlyn, IA affordable or expensive?

Readlyn's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Readlyn roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $149,200 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Readlyn, IA?

Readlyn's violent crime rate is 95.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 518.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Readlyn?

Public schools in Readlyn are operated by Wapsie Valley Comm School District. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Readlyn, IA a good place to live?

Readlyn, IA has a population of 758, a median household income of $80,455, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Readlyn?

Readlyn averages 24.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 39.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Readlyn?

Readlyn, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50668.

What is the population of Readlyn?

The population of Readlyn, Iowa is 758 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Readlyn?

Key numbers for living in Readlyn: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $149,200, median household income $80,455, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Readlyn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.