Living in Keota, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keota · Census data 2020–2024
Keota has 891 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $64,188 (14% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $106,600, the median rent is $776/month.
Keota is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Keota at a glance
- Population
- 891
- Median age
- 38.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $64,188State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $106,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $776/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Keota a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Keota
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keota the median home value is $106,600, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,131 a month in housing costs.
Keota median household income
The median household income in Keota is $64,188 and the income per person is $32,254. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Keota: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 410
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.27
Keota demographics
- Population
- 891
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 383
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keota ›
Education in Keota
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Keota have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Keota
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Keota vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keota | 891 | $64,188 | $106,600 | $776 |
| Harper | 155 | $100,417 | $99,200 | $1,125 |
| Kinross | 171 | $73,438 | $73,100 | — |
| West Chester | 178 | $49,375 | $80,300 | $756 |
| South English | 260 | $51,016 | $97,000 | — |
| Wellman | 1,454 | $57,560 | $174,500 | $820 |
| North English | 852 | $54,531 | $118,600 | $680 |
| Webster | 134 | $34,773 | $83,300 | — |
| Richland | 544 | $60,446 | $135,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Keota, IA?
The median household income in Keota is $64,188, 14% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Keota?
The median home value in Keota is $106,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Keota?
The median gross rent in Keota is $776 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Keota, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Keota?
The median age in Keota is 38.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Keota?
The average commute to work in Keota is 30 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Keota?
The unemployment rate in Keota is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Keota?
14.8% of adults in Keota have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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