Villisca is a small town of 1,071 in Iowa, with a median household income of $55,625
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Villisca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Villisca is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Villisca 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
Villisca's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Villisca costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Villisca, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$759
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Villisca's violent crime rate is 151.3 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
151.3 /100k
Property Crime
514.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Villisca is served primarily by Villisca Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Villisca, IA
National Avg
School District
Villisca Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Villisca sees average highs of 31.4°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.8 inches of snow per year.
Villisca's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Villisca roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,400 and median rent is $759/month.
Villisca's violent crime rate is 151.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 514.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Villisca are operated by Villisca Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Villisca, IA has a population of 1,071, a median household income of $55,625, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Villisca averages 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches
with about 27.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Villisca, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50864.
The population of Villisca, Iowa is 1,071 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Villisca: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $73,400, median household income $55,625, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Villisca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
