What are the schools like in Iona, ID?

Iona is served primarily by BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.

What is the median household income in Iona?

The median household income in Iona, ID is $87,619 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Iona, ID?

Iona has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Iona, ID affordable or expensive?

Iona's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Iona is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $310,400 and the median rent is $1,219 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Iona, ID?

Iona has a violent crime rate of 299.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1274.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Iona, ID a Good Place to Live?

Iona is a small town of 2,746 in Idaho, with a median household income of $87,619 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Iona stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Iona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Iona 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: 89.9

Iona's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Iona costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Iona, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$310,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,219	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,619	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Iona's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.0 /100k

Property Crime

1274.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Iona is served primarily by BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Iona, ID	National Avg
School District	BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Iona sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 65.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Iona, ID
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	65.7"

Demographics

Metric	Iona, ID	National Avg
Population	2,746	—
Median Age	25.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	44.1%	22.2%
65 and over	7.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lincoln, ID 2 mi Ammon, ID 4 mi Ucon, ID 5 mi Idaho Falls, ID 6 mi Rigby, ID 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Iona

Iona, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83427

Iona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iona, ID affordable or expensive?

Iona's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Iona roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $310,400 and median rent is $1,219/month.

What is the crime rate in Iona, ID?

Iona's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1274.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Iona?

Public schools in Iona are operated by BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT. The district has 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Iona, ID a good place to live?

Iona, ID has a population of 2,746, a median household income of $87,619, 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.

What is the weather like in Iona?

Iona averages 30.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 65.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Iona?

Iona, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83427.

What is the population of Iona?

The population of Iona, Idaho is 2,746 with a median age of 25.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Iona?

Key numbers for living in Iona: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $310,400, median household income $87,619, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Iona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.