What are the schools like in Stout, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Stout?

The median household income in Stout, IA is $82,222 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Stout, IA?

Stout has an average high temperature of 26.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Stout, IA affordable or expensive?

Stout's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stout is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,900 and the median rent is $1,458 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Stout is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Stout, IA a Good Place to Live?

Stout is a small town of 271 in Iowa, with a median household income of $82,222 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

All Stout 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

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

Metric	Stout, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,458	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,222	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Stout is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Stout, 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	22.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stout sees average highs of 26.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation and 31.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stout, IA
Average High — January	26.1°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.9"
Annual Snowfall	31.6"

Demographics

Metric	Stout, IA	National Avg
Population	271	—
Median Age	36.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	7.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Parkersburg, IA 5 mi New Hartford, IA 5 mi Dike, IA 6 mi Aplington, IA 10 mi Holland, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Stout

Stout, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50673

Stout vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stout, IA affordable or expensive?

Stout's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stout roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,900 and median rent is $1,458/month.

What is the crime rate in Stout, IA?

Crime data for Stout is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Stout?

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

Is Stout, IA a good place to live?

Stout, IA has a population of 271, a median household income of $82,222, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Stout?

Stout averages 26.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches with about 31.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stout?

Stout, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50673.

What is the population of Stout?

The population of Stout, Iowa is 271 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stout?

Key numbers for living in Stout: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $119,900, median household income $82,222. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stout side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.