What are the schools like in Stanley, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Stanley?

The median household income in Stanley, IA is $43,542 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 30.2%.

What is the weather like in Stanley, IA?

Stanley has an average high temperature of 24.8°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.3 inches.

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

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

Stanley has a violent crime rate of 118.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 415.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stanley, IA a Good Place to Live?

Stanley is a small town of 81 in Iowa, with a median household income of $43,542 and a 30.2% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Stanley's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stanley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stanley 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 Stanley metro area.

Metric	Stanley, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,542	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stanley's violent crime rate is 118.1 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

118.1 /100k

Property Crime

415.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Stanley, 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	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stanley sees average highs of 24.8°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 39.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stanley, IA
Average High — January	24.8°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	39.3"

Demographics

Metric	Stanley, IA	National Avg
Population	81	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	30.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aurora, IA 4 mi Hazleton, IA 5 mi Oelwein, IA 6 mi Lamont, IA 9 mi Maynard, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Stanley

Stanley, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50671

Stanley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanley, IA affordable or expensive?

Stanley has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $43,542.

What is the crime rate in Stanley, IA?

Stanley's violent crime rate is 118.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 415.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stanley?

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

Is Stanley, IA a good place to live?

Stanley, IA has a population of 81, a median household income of $43,542, and an unemployment rate of 30.2%. 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 Stanley?

Stanley averages 24.8°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 39.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stanley?

Stanley, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50671.

What is the population of Stanley?

The population of Stanley, Iowa is 81 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stanley?

Key numbers for living in Stanley: median home N/A, median household income $43,542, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.