Schleswig is a small town of 933 in Iowa, with a median household income of $68,567
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Schleswig 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 Schleswig is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Schleswig 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: 85.2
Schleswig's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Schleswig costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Schleswig, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$486
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,567
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Schleswig's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.3 /100k
Property Crime
404.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Schleswig is served primarily by Schleswig Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Schleswig, IA
National Avg
School District
Schleswig Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Schleswig sees average highs of 27.4°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 32.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.5 inches of snow per year.
Schleswig's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Schleswig roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,200 and median rent is $486/month.
Schleswig's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Schleswig are operated by Schleswig Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Schleswig, IA has a population of 933, a median household income of $68,567, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Schleswig averages 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.6 inches
with about 34.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Schleswig, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51461.
The population of Schleswig, Iowa is 933 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Schleswig: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $115,200, median household income $68,567, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schleswig side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
