South English is a small town of 252 in Iowa, with a median household income of $50,833
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
South English stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South English is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South English 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: 86.9
South English's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South English costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
South English, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$754
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South English's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
146.4 /100k
Property Crime
605.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South English, IA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South English sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.1 inches of snow per year.
South English's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South English roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,000 and median rent is $754/month.
South English's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 605.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South English, IA has a population of 252, a median household income of $50,833, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
South English averages 29.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 28.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South English, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52335.
The population of South English, Iowa is 252 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South English: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $80,000, median household income $50,833, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South English side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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