Very AffordableVery SafeSchaller-Crestland Comm School District
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Schaller is a small town of 844 in Iowa, with a median household income of $64,063
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Schaller stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Schaller is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Schaller 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: 86.5
Schaller's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Schaller costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Schaller, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Schaller's violent crime rate is 246.9 per 100,000 residents
— 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
246.9 /100k
Property Crime
596.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Schaller is served primarily by Schaller-Crestland Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Schaller, IA
National Avg
School District
Schaller-Crestland Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Schaller sees average highs of 25.8°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.4 inches of snow per year.
Schaller's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Schaller roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,700 and median rent is $740/month.
Schaller's violent crime rate is 246.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 596.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Schaller are operated by Schaller-Crestland Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Schaller, IA has a population of 844, a median household income of $64,063, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Schaller averages 25.8°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches
with about 36.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Schaller, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51053.
The population of Schaller, Iowa is 844 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Schaller: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $75,700, median household income $64,063, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schaller side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
